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longshore current A current located in the surf zone, moving generally parallel to the shoreline, generated by waves breaking at an angle with the shoreline, also called the alongshore current. How do we protect from longshore current erosion?. How do we protect from longshore current erosion?.
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longshore currentA current located in the surf zone, moving generally parallel to the shoreline, generated by waves breaking at an angle with the shoreline, also called the alongshore current.
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Beach- A sand deposit along the shoreline. Baymouth bar - A linear sand deposit that is continuous across the mouth of a bay. Spit - A linear sand deposit that is connected only at one end to the shore.
Barrier island - A sand deposit that is offshore and parallel to the shore.
Two types of Coastlines • Sandy-nice sandy beaches • Rocky-filled with cliffs, caves, and rocky beaches.