Höfde 42, Coastal erosion control structure in Harboør Tange, Denmark.
Höfde 42 is a coastal defense groyne in Harboør Tange on Denmark's North Sea shore. This structure extends from the beach into the water as part of a series of installations designed to manage shoreline erosion along the western coast.
Chemical deposits from a nearby industrial facility reached this area during the late 1950s and early 1960s, creating environmental contamination. This legacy has shaped ongoing management and restoration efforts at the site.
Environmental activists and local communities have worked together to address the chemical contamination issues through advocacy and monitoring programs.
The site sits on an exposed coastal stretch where storms can make access difficult or unsafe. Check local conditions and tides before visiting to ensure a safe experience.
The area evolved into a peninsula as coastal defense structures accumulated sediments over time. This geological transformation reveals how engineering interventions can reshape natural landscape development.
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