On the left is an aerial photograph of the Lankapatuna coastal area in 1963, clearly depicting numerous sandy beach ridges extending towards the adjacent coastal plain. The photo on the right is a 2023 Google Earth image, revealing recent settlements and land clearance that have impacted this geomorphological feature. The aerial photograph is sourced from Erb, 1963. These changes are evident throughout the coast of the island and require careful attention to mitigate their impact on coastal erosion and marine biota.
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