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Backward Erosion Piping is a complex process where water seeping under a dike dislodges sand, potentially causing collapse.

To prevent widespread flooding, 2000 kilometres of dikes in the Netherlands must be strengthened over the next 30 years, costing ca 15 billion. Current assessment methods for Backward Erosion Piping (BEP) use overly simplified models that don’t account for the intricate physics beneath the surface.