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Coastal defence. Precast concrete blocks at a harbour. This type of sea defence is known as rock armour. The piles of concrete dissipate the energy of
Coastal defence. Precast concrete blocks at a harbour. This type of sea defence is known as rock armour. The piles of concrete dissipate the energy of the waves, reducing coastal erosion. Photographed in Balchik, Bulgaria.
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