Rising impact hours on sandy beaches linked to total water level variability along U.S. coastlines

Key Points

• Impact hours have increased significantly in relation to total water level variability along U.S. coastlines, indicating potential environmental changes.
• Data collected over several years notes a correlation, with variability metrics suggesting a 20% rise in impact hours.
• Analysis of regional trends across diverse coastlines highlights patterns in impact hours during extreme weather events.
• Findings may enable better coastal management strategies, as higher variability could affect habitats and tourism.