Figure 2. Fort Macon beach after nourishment had begun, but before 
nourishment had proceeded to this point. The coarse materials 
in the swash zone were washed into this area from the nourished 
beach segment by littoral drift. The jetty in the background 
is the same one shown in Figure 6 being buried. This photo was 
taken facing southwest along the beach. The jetty in the photo 
use to exist in front of the bathhouse and parking area. 
Figure 3. The Emerald Isle beach at low tide. Note the gradual slope and 
fine sediments. This photo was taken facing southeast about 
half way from the start of the comparison beach segment or 
approximately 0.5 kilometer northeast of James Street in Emerald 
Isle. 
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