Beach Erosion (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Caption The July 2006 tsunami caused massive erosion on Nusa Kambangan. Here the beach is completely overwashed, and a monument in the background is stripped of vegetation. Credit Image courtesy of Nikos Kaligeris Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.