Local tipping points in dune landscapes: How does a dune system organize itself?

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What happened

Building with nature is an important concept in our coastal defense.

After all, by harnessing natural processes, we are more resilient to sea level rise.

A good understanding of these processes is therefore indispensable.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:00:20 UTC.

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