Like the coastlines of Alang and Chattogram, Gadani's sandy shore is ideal for beaching ships. The consistency of the sand is perfect for shipbreaking since it's firm enough to support mega-sized vessels and is neither too muddy nor too loose. Gadani has a much lower tidal range than the ship boneyards of Alang and Chattogram. In theory, this makes it easier to contain contaminants as the working environment is drier. But as we shall see, pollution is a major issue in the area.

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