Tunisia combats coastal erosion in Hammamet by transferring desert sand to popular beaches.

In Tunisia's seaside town of Hammamet, authorities are combating coastal erosion by shovelling sand from nearby deserts onto popular beaches to prevent them from disappearing. Severe erosion has led to many of Hammamet's sandy beaches vanishing in recent years, affecting the town's tourism industry. Like many other coastal areas in North Africa, erosion poses a significant threat to these regions' economies and environments.

July 23, 2024
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