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Photos show beach erosion impacts in Brevard County
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Key Points:
- Strong winds combined with high "king tides" have led to high surf and significant beach erosion in Brevard County, Florida.
- King tides occur due to the alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth, causing elevated water levels and coastal flooding even without storms.
- Officials have been monitoring and documenting the beach conditions, noting considerable changes since July.
- The Cocoa Beach Fire Department has inspected dune crossovers and is advising the public to avoid entering the water until conditions improve.
