In this episode, we’ll explore the differences between constructive and destructive waves and their impact on coastlines. We’ll discuss how constructive waves are low, less frequent, and have a strong swash that deposits material, helping to build up beaches. We’ll contrast this with destructive waves, which are taller, more frequent, and have a powerful backwash that erodes the coastline. Finally, we’ll examine how these opposing wave types shape coastal environments over time.

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