In a drastic attempt to protect their beachfront homes, residents in Salisbury, Massachusetts, invested $500,000 in a sand dune to defend against encroaching tides. After being completed last week, the barrier made from 14,000 tons of sand lasted just 72 hours before it was completely washed away.
As I read about the residents of Salisbury, Massachusetts who invested $500,000 in a sand dune to protect their beachfront homes, I couldn’t help but shake my head at the sheer audacity of their decision. Who in their right mind would think that a pile of sand could stand a chance against the relentless power of the ocean? The comments left me both bemused and exasperated, with many pointing out the folly of using sand as an erosion control measure. It seems like common sense, doesn’t it? Sand washes away, that’s just what sand does when faced with the might of the tides.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood