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New research reveals Stockton homes under threat from storm surges as wave energy 'dramatically' intensifies due to lack of sand

Donna Page
Updated April 25 2020 - 7:52am, first published 5:00am
HUGE: Potential wave energy off Stockton beach is now more than 100 times what it used to be in 1816 and researchers believe a 'dramatic increase' from 1980 to 2000 is linked to the deepening of Newcastle harbour. Source: Anditi
HUGE: Potential wave energy off Stockton beach is now more than 100 times what it used to be in 1816 and researchers believe a 'dramatic increase' from 1980 to 2000 is linked to the deepening of Newcastle harbour. Source: Anditi

WITH no sand to check the sea's progress, wave energy off Stockton beach has intensified more than 100 times with the potential to destroy roads, homes and critical services, according to new research.

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Donna Page

Donna Page

Investigative journalist at the Newcastle Herald

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