Quote Originally Posted by Kritter View Post
Well, erosion isn't quite the same as 'rusting' since erosion does not involve a chemical reaction. In a sense, yes, the beach can 'un-erode', although it's usually referred to as deposition or accretion. Happens all the time in a dynamic system like this.
That you for the response, in dynamic beach ecosystems, erosion is not a permanent thing. The sand gets repositioned and then can be restored by nature.

I feel that most people think of beach erosion as a one-way event. Not enough is mentioned about deposition or accretion. Erosion is not permanent.

And with that first of its kind study that shows the sea level DECREASE around Negril along with the fact that accretion can and does occur, it should not be a surprise to anyone that the beach at the Tree House and other areas is increasing.

But I think when people hear "erosion" they think more of the "rusting" concept than accretion bringing back what eroded...