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Riprap alongside a river

Riprap (rock, concrete rubble) by a river for erosion protection

Riprap is rock, concrete rubble or other material used to protect streambeds, coastlines and other waterways from scour. Scour is a form of erosion.

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Published: 8 December 2017Size: 1.17 MB

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