Waves, wind and floodwater have combined to generate a remarkable amount of sea foam in the state's south.
abc.net.au/news/floodwater-creates-sea-foam-in-south-australia/101895390Spectacular volumes of sea foam have been generated along the south coast of South Australia as floodwaters from the mouth of the Murray River, waves and wind combine.
CSIRO algal molecular biologist Anusuya Willis says the phenomenon is caused by organic material in the floodwater as it mixes with seawater."You need wind, you need waves, and you need floodwaters."Dr Willis says the foam is caused by the presence of plant materials and algae.
"It is only harmful if the water washed into the water is polluted, but the foam is not formed because of pollution," she said.Foam has been seen on several occasions since floodwater started to enter Encounter Bay.Listen
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