Difference between revisions of "Sea dikes"
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[[Image:Hondsbossche_and_Pettemer_sea_defence.jpg|thumb|left|350px|The former Hondsbossche and Pettemer sea defence in the Netherlands]] | [[Image:Hondsbossche_and_Pettemer_sea_defence.jpg|thumb|left|350px|The former Hondsbossche and Pettemer sea defence in the Netherlands]] | ||
[[Image:Westkapelse_zeewering.jpg|thumb|right|350px|sea dike near Westkapelle (the Netherlands)]] | [[Image:Westkapelse_zeewering.jpg|thumb|right|350px|sea dike near Westkapelle (the Netherlands)]] | ||
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| + | ==Related articles== | ||
| + | :[[Overtopping resistant dikes]] | ||
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| + | :[[Revetment]] | ||
| + | :[[Hard coastal protection structures]] | ||
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Revision as of 21:48, 4 July 2023
Definition of a Sea-dike:
An artificial earthen wall, often meant to prevent flooding of the hinterland.Like revetments but without, or hardly any, beach in front of the structure.
This is the common definition for a Sea-dike, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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