{
  "biome_id": "sandy_coast",
  "display_name": "Sandy Coast",
  "description": "Expansive sandy beaches and dune systems with dynamic coastal environment and tourism potential",

  "classification": {
    "type": "special_climate_zone",
    "priority": 4,
    "token_requirements": {
      "rain_tokens": {"min": 100, "condition": "moderate_coastal_precipitation"},
      "coastal_proximity": {"max": 3, "condition": "close_ocean_access"},
      "sediment_availability": {"min": 1, "condition": "sandy_substrate"}
    },
    "climate_conditions": {
      "maritime_influence": true,
      "sand_mobility": true,
      "moderate_salt_exposure": true,
      "dune_formation_active": true
    },
    "elevation_range": {
      "minimum": 0,
      "maximum": 30,
      "typical_range": [0, 15],
      "formation_zone": "low_coastal_areas_with_sandy_substrate"
    },
    "generation_notes": {
      "formation_process": "Created by moderate rainfall with sandy coastal proximity",
      "geographic_distribution": "Sandy beaches, dune systems, barrier islands",
      "rarity": "Common - major tourist and recreational coastlines",
      "minimum_area": 80,
      "typical_area_range": [150, 600]
    }
  },

  "vegetation": {
    "primary": "dune_stabilizing_plants",
    "secondary": ["beach_grasses", "salt_tolerant_shrubs", "coastal_pines", "dune_flowers"],
    "characteristics": [
      "sand_stabilization",
      "salt_spray_tolerance",
      "deep_root_systems",
      "wind_resistance",
      "seasonal_adaptation"
    ],
    "forest_compatibility": "coastal_pine_forests_only",
    "note": "Specialized vegetation for mobile sand environments"
  },

  "environmental_properties": {
    "sand_mobility": 2.4,
    "salt_tolerance": 2.2,
    "wind_exposure": 2.0,
    "erosion_variability": 2.3,
    "tourism_appeal": 2.8,
    "biodiversity": 1.4
  },

  "resource_modifiers": {
    "tourism": 2.8,
    "recreation": 2.6,
    "fishing": 1.8,
    "sand_extraction": 2.2,
    "wind_energy": 1.6,
    "salt_production": 1.4,
    "agriculture": 0.4,
    "forestry": 0.6,
    "industrial_suitability": 0.8,
    "coastal_development": 2.4
  },

  "industrial_considerations": {
    "construction_requirements": [
      "sand_stabilization_systems",
      "hurricane_storm_surge_protection",
      "seasonal_erosion_management",
      "foundation_sand_compaction"
    ],
    "advantages": [
      "excellent_tourism_development",
      "recreational_beach_access",
      "sand_construction_materials",
      "flat_development_terrain"
    ],
    "challenges": [
      "seasonal_storm_damage",
      "sand_erosion_and_mobility",
      "limited_freshwater_access",
      "environmental_protection_regulations"
    ]
  },

  "gameplay_effects": {
    "defensive_bonuses": {
      "amphibious_landing_zones": 1.8,
      "coastal_monitoring": 1.6
    },
    "economic_factors": {
      "tourism_revenue": 2.8,
      "seasonal_income_variation": 2.2,
      "beach_maintenance_costs": 1.6,
      "sand_resource_income": 2.2
    },
    "strategic_value": {
      "recreational_development": 2.8,
      "coastal_access": 2.4,
      "tourism_infrastructure": 2.6
    }
  }
}