30 American Beaches That May Soon Disappear

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30. Daytona Beach Shores at Dunlawton, Volusia County, FL
> Avg. annual beach loss: -6.6%
> Beach length 2008: 5.4 miles
> Beach length 2018: 2.7 miles (-49.5%)
> Area population change (2013-2017): 496,268 to 518,660 (+4.5%)
> Avg. monthly precipitation: 4.36 inches

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29. Third Beach, Olympic National Park, Jefferson County, WA
> Avg. annual beach loss: -6.6%
> Beach length 2007: 4.6 miles
> Beach length 2011: 3.5 miles (-23.9%)
> Area population change (2013-2017): 29,882 to 30,524 (+2.1%)
> Avg. monthly precipitation: 9.23 inches

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28. Holden Beach Pier, Brunswick County, NC
> Avg. annual beach loss: -7.1%
> Beach length 2007: 4.6 miles
> Beach length 2018: 2.0 miles (-55.5%)
> Area population change (2013-2017): 110,324 to 122,586 (+11.1%)
> Avg. monthly precipitation: 4.45 inches

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27. Kalaloch Beach & Campground, Olympic National Park, Jefferson County, WA
> Avg. annual beach loss: -7.1%
> Beach length 2007: 4.6 miles
> Beach length 2011: 3.4 miles (-25.6%)
> Area population change (2013-2017): 29,882 to 30,524 (+2.1%)
> Avg. monthly precipitation: 9.23 inches

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26. Squalicum Beach, Whatcom County, WA
> Avg. annual beach loss: -7.6%
> Beach length 2008: 2.7 miles
> Beach length 2011: 2.1 miles (-21.1%)
> Area population change (2013-2017): 203,211 to 212,738 (+4.7%)
> Avg. monthly precipitation: 6.05 inches