sand fence
Beach erosion barrier
A sand fence is a slatted barrier erected to control wind-blown sand, typically along beaches or in desert areas.
The fence slows wind velocity, causing sand to accumulate on the leeward side rather than drifting across roads, paths, or structures.
Sand fences also help stabilize dunes and protect coastal vegetation: The park service installed sand fences to rebuild the eroding dunes.
- beachSandy waterside margin
- windbreakBarrier against gusts
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- erosionGradual wearing away
- coastal protectionMeasures safeguarding land from sea
storm surge · post · beach erosion · screen · coastal dunes · sea oats · dune · wind · slat · block · drift · stake · obstacle · stockade · desert landscapes · galvanized steel · accretion · coastal erosion
- water barriersseawall, breakwater, levee, dike, floodwall
- dust protectiondust mask, face mask, respirator, dust cover, air filter
sand fenceseawall
Coastal erosion barrier
breakwater · revetment · bulkhead · riprap · jetty
sand fencechain-link fence
Woven wire boundary barrier
privacy fence · indoors · land · garden fence
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