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COASTAL SAND BAR [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toponymy
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

Coastal bars (shallow banks formed by the movement of sand and sediments) build up at the seaward entrance [of] coastal rivers and lakes. They cause waves to become steeper and, in some cases breaking as they approach the bar.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

L'action des courants de dérive littorale contribue à modeler ces barres côtières en cordons sablonneux orientés parallèlement à la ligne de rivage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Toponimia
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
CONT

Barra costera y dunas actuales, formadas por arenas de origen eólico y dunas antiguas.

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