s, these are not as effective as their vertical counterparts. However, as they don’t obstruct the natural beauty of the sea as much, they are favored in areas in which the ocean is an important part of the local economy.
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Curved Sea Walls
The main purpose of this kind of sea wall is to weaken waves before they reach the land. The gradual slope causes surges to shrink, and break before they get close enough to do any damage. Since they don’t actually absorb the impact of strong wave
s, these are not as effective as their vertical counterparts. However, as they don’t obstruct the natural beauty of the sea as much, they are favored in areas in which the ocean is an important part of the local economy.
s, these are not as effective as their vertical counterparts. However, as they don’t obstruct the natural beauty of the sea as much, they are favored in areas in which the ocean is an important part of the local economy.
