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How coastlines are shaped by transportation and deposition of sediment

by Catherine Owen

How coastlines are shaped by transportation and deposition of sediment

by Catherine Owen

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We often hear about dramatic cliff collapse and houses threatened by coastal erosion, but less is heard about how the processes of transportation and deposition are shaping the coastline. This list starts with a text that clearly explains coastal processes and relates them to both rocky and depositional coastline, then focuses on two often-studied areas of depositional coastline in the UK, the Holderness Coast and Slapton Sands. These examples are followed by an article widening the context to consider the impact of processes on beaches around the world. 


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