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Joe D. sent the above pictures from the Jupiter/Juno area. He says that the got more erosion this week. You can see that in the pictures. Notice also the nice shell line.
Thanks much Joe.
I haven't been able to get out since the last pictures I posted, so I have seen what the beaches are doing for myself. Thanks for any reports.
UPDATE: Joe D. tells me these beaches have changed in the past 21 or so hours. More on that later.
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It looks like Brian M.could have identified the mystery coin I showed yesterday. The mystery coin looks very much like the Cuban 10 centavos shown here.
Here is the link Brian sent.
Thanks much Brian. Looks like a good match me.
I very much appreciate the help.
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The Dare is returning to Key West from the hunt for the Lost Merchant and will be gearing up to work on the Atocha or Margarita site.
Storms move sand in the ocean as well as on the beach. The Fisher organization flew over the Atocha and Margarita sites and was able to see the Margarita main pile from the air after it was uncovered by the storm.
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Treasure hunting, especially beach and shallow water hunting is very much about moving sand. Erosion is key, no matter how it happens or where it happens.
Erosion can be caused by wind, rain or waves and currents. We don't often mention wind or rain erosion, but whenever it happens to any significant extent, I always check it out.
Treasure hunting, especially beach and shallow water hunting is very much about moving sand. Erosion is key, no matter how it happens or where it happens.
Erosion can be caused by wind, rain or waves and currents. We don't often mention wind or rain erosion, but whenever it happens to any significant extent, I always check it out.
Erosion caused by wind is usually not a big factor, but it can be helpful. There have been times when I walked a beach looking for anything that might have been uncovered after the beach was scoured by strong wind. Wind erosion can uncover non-metallic as well as metallic targets. You might find shards or fossils or other things. It also gives you a chance to take a look at whatever is normally hidden by the top layer of sand. Important clues can be uncovered.
Rain can also be an important source of erosion. There are places on the Treasure Coast where million-year-old fossils are uncovered any time it rains.
Back from the beach or inland, little gullies produced by rain can be worth checking. I remember finding some nice historic artifacts in a little gully back from the beach near a historic site. There are places like that which you can't detect, but a little erosion gives you a chance to see what lies under the surface. I've also found some older silver coins in gullies cause by rain.
On the Treasure Coast we are always waiting for some good erosion to the beach or dunes, but I very much enjoy checking out erosion at inland sites too. Creeks and rivers are always moving earth. One of my friends usually hunts river banks up north and has found a lot of Native American artifacts by that way. Camp sites were often near creeks or rivers. Bottle dumps are often found in small dips or valley running downhill towards a larger creek.
Always check out erosion no matter how it was created. It doesn't have to be huge to be helpful. You might discover a find or at least see something that provides a good clue.
Rain can also be an important source of erosion. There are places on the Treasure Coast where million-year-old fossils are uncovered any time it rains.
Back from the beach or inland, little gullies produced by rain can be worth checking. I remember finding some nice historic artifacts in a little gully back from the beach near a historic site. There are places like that which you can't detect, but a little erosion gives you a chance to see what lies under the surface. I've also found some older silver coins in gullies cause by rain.
On the Treasure Coast we are always waiting for some good erosion to the beach or dunes, but I very much enjoy checking out erosion at inland sites too. Creeks and rivers are always moving earth. One of my friends usually hunts river banks up north and has found a lot of Native American artifacts by that way. Camp sites were often near creeks or rivers. Bottle dumps are often found in small dips or valley running downhill towards a larger creek.
Always check out erosion no matter how it was created. It doesn't have to be huge to be helpful. You might discover a find or at least see something that provides a good clue.
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Enjoy the nice cool weather.
Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net
