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Why Do Geologists Study Sand?

April 26, 2017geologists Sand study

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Why Do Geologists Study Sand?

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• Beach Renourishment Studies: Bureau of Economic Geology at University of Texas In 2001, the Bureau of Economic Geology renewed the investigation of sand resources of the southeast Texas continental shelf in cooperation with the Division of International Activities and Marine Minerals (INTERMAR) of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Minerals Management Service (MMS). The primary potential use of these resources is for the nourishment of eroding beaches. To learn more go to: http://www.beg.utexas.edu/coastal/sand.