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... coast is the result of a combination of processes , sediments , and the geology of the coast itself . Coastal landforms are best considered in two broad cat- egories ; erosional and depositional . In fact , the overall nature of any ...
... coast is the result of a combination of processes , sediments , and the geology of the coast itself . Coastal landforms are best considered in two broad cat- egories ; erosional and depositional . In fact , the overall nature of any ...
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... coast , such as along a beach or rocky coast , are not swift enough to transport sediment . The speed of tidal currents in constricted areas , however , may exceed two metres per second , especially in inlets located on a barrier island ...
... coast , such as along a beach or rocky coast , are not swift enough to transport sediment . The speed of tidal currents in constricted areas , however , may exceed two metres per second , especially in inlets located on a barrier island ...
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... coast of Victoria , Australia . It rises about 30 metres above sea level . It is common for sea arches to form when a rocky coast undergoes erosion and a wave - cut platform develops . Continued erosion can result in the collapse of an ...
... coast of Victoria , Australia . It rises about 30 metres above sea level . It is common for sea arches to form when a rocky coast undergoes erosion and a wave - cut platform develops . Continued erosion can result in the collapse of an ...
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