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Chapter 19 Shorelines and Coastal Processes Coastal Processes ...

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<strong>Coastal</strong> L<strong>and</strong>forms• Depositional L<strong>and</strong>forms–Beaches– Barrier Isl<strong>and</strong>s/Lagoons–Spits• <strong>Shorelines</strong> of Submergence– Fjorded Coasts– Wave-Cut Cliffs <strong>and</strong> Platforms– Marine Terraces• Coral CoastsS<strong>and</strong> Drift• Surf zone• Longshore currents– due to waves striking coast at an angle•Spit• Baymouth bar• Effects of blocking transportWave refractionThe effects of groins <strong>and</strong> littoral (longshore) drift

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