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storm events that are not represented by models used nowadays (Beyá and Winckler
2013; Vicuña et al.2014).
In August 2015, a strong ocean swell hit central Chile and severely affected the
beach and coastal dune of El Yali, eroding the scarce material accumulated after the
tsunami that occurred in 2010 (Fig. 8.9).
Monthly mean wave direction in Valparaíso
1957
SWS
SW
WSW
W
1962
1967
1972
1977
1982
1987
1992
1997
2002
2007
2012
Fig. 8.8 Variation of incident wave direction off Valparaíso (1957–2013). This series corresponds
to summary parameters reconstructed from satellite altimetry and records of wind and atmospheric
pressure (Source: ULEAM)
Fig. 8.9 Comparison of Albufera (coastal lagoon) shore and costal dunes before and after the
ocean swell in August 2015. Northward sight
8 El Yali National Reserve: A System of Coastal Wetlands in the Southern…
storm events that are not represented by models used nowadays (Beyá and Winckler
2013; Vicuña et al.2014).
In August 2015, a strong ocean swell hit central Chile and severely affected the
beach and coastal dune of El Yali, eroding the scarce material accumulated after the
tsunami that occurred in 2010 (Fig. 8.9).
Monthly mean wave direction in Valparaíso
1957
SWS
SW
WSW
W
1962
1967
1972
1977
1982
1987
1992
1997
2002
2007
2012
Fig. 8.8 Variation of incident wave direction off Valparaíso (1957–2013). This series corresponds
to summary parameters reconstructed from satellite altimetry and records of wind and atmospheric
pressure (Source: ULEAM)
Fig. 8.9 Comparison of Albufera (coastal lagoon) shore and costal dunes before and after the
ocean swell in August 2015. Northward sight
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