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King tide smashes Gold Coast surf club again, Bribie Island could split forever

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The king tide did not erode Bribie Island much further on Tuesday, after the powerful waters cut through the northern tip on Monday.

However, a Department of Environment and Science expert says it is only a matter of time before the island is permanently split in two, given the long-term erosion that has worn the island down.

The coast guards were concerned Bribie Island would split into two.Credit:Caloundra Volunteer Coast Guard

DES principal coastal scientist Sel Saltmann said Bribie Island had been eroding about one metre a year as far as records went back.

“It may recover after this event, but the long-term erosion process is going to continue and it’s most likely that Bribie Island will break through between Moreton Bay and…



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