A steep coast[1] is a stretch of coastline where the mainland descends abruptly into the sea. There is a sharp transition from the land to sea as opposed to that on a flat coast where the …

A shore break is a wave that breaks directly on, or very close to the shore. This happens when the beach is very steep at the shoreline. These waves are really just a form of beach or reef break, …

Waves, tide, and wind dominate coastal processes and landforms. Rivers deliver sediment to the coast, where it can be reworked to form deltas, beaches, dunes, and barrier islands. The …

Jun 21, 2024 · Some rocky shores have steep cliffs, while others have gently sloping coasts. Examples include the Pacific Northwest coast with its rugged cliffs and the rocky coasts of …

Shore platforms can be either approximately horizontal, with a steep seaward edge, or gently seaward sloping. Tides modulate the frequency and intensity of wave attack at different levels …

Coarse sedimentary coasts subjected to low-energy swell waves (Ω of order 1 or less), are steep and partially reflect incident waves. Fine sedimentary coasts which are frequently subjected to …

A cliffed coast, also called an abrasion coast, is a form of coast where the action of marine waves has formed steep cliffs that may or may not be precipitous.

The amount of unconsolidated sediment available in a shore-zone system, called its sand budget, determines the number of bars and other depositional features that form along the coastline. A …

Waves that break directly on a steep shore can cause serious injuries. Join Bruckner Chase as he shows how to avoid this common hazard.

Dec 19, 2021 · Surging breakers occur along rather steep shores for relatively long swell waves. The waves surge up and down the slope with minor air entrainment. The breaker zone is very …