Dutch Storm Barrier Faces Erosion of Tidal Flats
A 9-kilometre Dutch storm barrier built to protect against flooding has contributed to shrinking tidal flats through a phenomenon described as sand hunger. The change may weaken coastal ecosystems and complicate long-term flood protection.
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Why it matters
Coastal sediment loss can increase vulnerability to flooding and undermine the effectiveness of major protective infrastructure.
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- Netherlands built a 9-km storm barrier to protect against floods; decades later, "sand hunger" began shrinking tidal flats | World News ↗timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 11, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC
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