Tetrapods at Ventnor
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Tetrapods at Ventnor
Image: © Martin Speck Taken: 24 Sep 2016
Tetrahedral concrete structures known as tetrapods were developed in 1950 by Pierre Danel of Laboratoire Dauphinois d'Hydraulique as an solution to the problem of conventional rock armour, which can become dislodged over time. The arms of the tetrapods are designed to interlock, providing a more stable form of sea defence.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.593842
Longitude
-1.198756