"Coastal Erosion Threatens Florida Homes: Drone Footage Reveals Ongoing Damage"

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"Coastal Erosion Threatens Florida Homes: Drone Footage Reveals Ongoing Damage"
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Aerial drone video captured extensive beach erosion along the coastline of Jupiter Inlet Colony in Palm Beach County, Florida, showing large chunks of dunes and backyards washed away by rough surf over a two-week period. Palm Beach County faces over 33 miles of critical erosion along its 47-mile coastline, exacerbated by development and storm systems. Efforts to combat erosion include dune restoration, support structures, and sand transfer and renourishment, with concerns rising ahead of sea turtle nesting season in March.

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