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Saturn's moon Titan is experiencing coastal erosion from methane seas

New Scientist

Saturn’s moon Titan has coastlines matching ones on Earth that have been carved by waves, hinting that Titan’s hydrocarbon seas and lakes also has them

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Managing river restoration and coastal erosion

Environmental News Bits

A team has developed a more accurate formula to calculate how much sediment a fluid can push across a granular bed, which could help engineers manage river restoration and coastal erosion. The key to the new formula comes down to the shape of the sediment … Continue reading Managing river restoration and coastal erosion

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Amtrak shuts down its second-busiest corridor due to coastal erosion, again

Environmental News Bits

Amtrak has once again suspended train service along the second-busiest rail corridor in the country due to the human impact on coastal erosion.

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Underwater innovation at Illinois Beach State Park to help mitigate coastal erosion

Environmental News Bits

Each year, winter wreaks havoc on Lake Michigan communities as waves and ice pummel the coast. In recent years, winter storms combined with record high lake levels have been especially damaging.

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Underwater pendulums could calm waves and reduce coastal erosion

New Scientist

A device made of cylinders tethered to the ocean floor could lessen the ferocity of waves, preventing them from eroding the shore

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New Arctic Report Warns of Disturbances for People, Plants and Animals

Scientific American

Across the Arctic, rain is replacing snow, melting sea ice is leading to coastal erosion, and increased ship traffic is putting fragile ecosystems at risk.

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PA Sea Grant: Online Great Lakes Literacy Education Exploration Opportunities For Educators (GLLee) Now Available

PA Environment Daily

How do invasive species impact the Great Lakes and what can we do to help reduce their impacts on native ecosystems? -- Coastal Erosion (Best suited for students in grades 6-12): What? Coastal erosion is the process by which strong wave action and coastal flooding wear down or carry away rocks, soils, and sands along the coast.