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Photographic documentation of some of the impacts of a 1-in-30 year storm on the ocean beach at Collaroy / South Narrabeen, NSW (8th June, 2007)

Australian Ocean Data Network
Myers, Andrew
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Friday 8th June 2007 saw a severe weather warning from the Bureau of Meteorology. They warned of winds gusting to 90kph, flash flooding, waves exceeding 5m in the surf zone and significant beach erosion. It was dubbed a 30-year storm, and came as a costly reminder of the devastating power of the natural environment. These photographic images were taken on Wednesday 13th June 2007 and illustrate some of the impacts of the storm on Sydney's beaches. Features include a ~15-18ft vertical scarp in South Narrabeen resulting from enormous storm demand, and exposure of stormwater pipes from Collaroy to Narrabeen.

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Maintenance and Update Frequency: irregular
Statement: Images taken with a 6.0 megapixel digital camera
Statement: Images taken on Wednesday 13th June 2007, walking from Collaroy to South Narrabeen. Neither North Narrabeen, nor Fisherman's Beach were photographed. Parameters: No parameters are associated with this resource, which constitutes photographic material

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Purpose
To illustrate the impact of a 30-year storm on Sydney's beaches. Also, to emphasise the need to plan for such events in the future, to protect property, people and the environment.

Issued: 14 06 2007

Data time period: 2007-06-08 to 2007-06-13

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Buildings | COASTAL PROCESSES | EARTH SCIENCE | Erosion | HUMAN DIMENSIONS | INFRASTRUCTURE | OCEANS | Shorelines | Storm Surge | environment |

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