Figure 2. The Emery Method of beach profiling for data collection (Emery, 1961). The horizon and the lower of two graduated poles is used as a level to intersect the second pole to make a reading in the change in elevation (y) over a known distance (x). Field readings are taken and entered into a website for compilation.

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