Machine park for the coast protection
The coastline of the Island of Sylt is perpetually changing by storm, waves and erosion. The further land loss shall be prevented by sand replenishment and by barriers of concrete-tetrapods.
Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: Hoernum Odde, Island of Sylt, Germany
Photo credit: © Konrad Weiss / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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