Hel Peninsula—A Distinctive Spit on the Polish Baltic Coast

Wróblewski, Radosław; Rucińska, Maria; Sitkiewicz, Patryk; Rudowski, Stanisław

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-45762-3_43

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“…The hydrodynamics and lithodynamics, including erosion and sand accumulation in the area of the Hel Peninsula, have been studied for a long time. As a result, this section of the coast is relatively well diagnosed as regards hydrodynamic impacts, morphological characteristics, and susceptibility to erosion of its fragments [4]. Thanks to the surveys, measurements, and numerical simulations that have been carried out, information has been obtained on the wave motion, currents, and sediment transport, which made it possible to identify in detail the morpholithodynamics of the Hel Peninsula shoreface [85][86][87].…”

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“…The area experiences its most significant development during storm surges, driven by the direct impact of wind-generated waves. Consequently, abrasion processes affecting beaches, dunes, and cliffs can be observed here, and along the majority of the Polish coastline, coastal erosion tends to prevail over processes involving marine and aeolian accumulation [1][2][3][4]. One of the methods of technical coastal protection against erosion and storm flooding is artificial beach nourishment with sand imported from the seabed [5][6][7][8][9].…”

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Artificial Nourishment Schemes along the Polish Coast and Lagoon Shores between 1980 and 2020, with a Particular Focus on the Hel Peninsula

Boniecka,

Kubacka

2024

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This article reviews the literature covering the period from 1965 to 2020 dedicated to the issue of artificial beach nourishment along the Polish coast, with a particular focus on the Hel Peninsula. The primary sources used in this work include 34 reports from unpublished case studies and projects implemented by the Department of Maritime Hydrotechnics, Maritime Institute in Gdańsk, between 1971 and 2020. This paper also presents detailed information about the total fill volume in cubic meters of dredged material deposited along the Polish coast and lagoon shores in 1980–2020. During these 40 years, approximately 40.5 million m3 of sediment was deposited along the Polish coast and lagoon shores. Particular consideration was given to beach fills along the Hel Peninsula, which was at actual risk of breaking in its basal and central sections after intense storms at the turn of 1988 and 1989. The survey materials collected enabled the assessment of the coastal morphodynamics of the peninsula under the Coastal Protection Program through the prism of changes in the fill volume along the coastal sections, which were replenished with material coming from submarine deposits. The peninsula’s stability was also assessed, taking into account the ongoing climate change. Moreover, this article discusses the proposed rules and terms for protecting the Polish coast by way of artificial nourishment.

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Section: Nourishment Of the Hel Peninsula Shoresmentioning

confidence: 99%