On 12 April 2010 09:09, Steve Doerr <steve.do...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
> Sand is not a necessary element of a beach in any case. In fact, the
> original meaning of 'beach' was: 'The loose water-worn pebbles of the
> sea-shore; shingle.'

All this means is that sand is assumed, since natural=beach renders as
a yellow colour. To be able to accurately tag beaches, natural=beach
needs a sub-type to modify the default, surface=* might be a suitable
option.

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