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Shoreline features and Processes. Forces acting on the shoreline. 1. Wave impact – water against the shoreline 2. Abrasion – particles colliding 3. Wave refraction – bending of waves concentrated against sides and headlands
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Forces acting on the shoreline • 1. Wave impact – water against the shoreline • 2. Abrasion – particles colliding • 3. Wave refraction – bending of waves concentrated against sides and headlands • 4. Longshore current – current that runs parallel to the shore
Erosional Features – sediment being transported • 1.Wave cut cliffs – caused by waves cutting action • 2. Wave cut platforms – beach like surface left behind by receding cliff • 3. Sea arches – waves cut out a cave in headland then cuts all the wave through to form arch • 4. Sea stacks – Isolated piece of land standing in water