Marine Processes and Landforms Exploring the Wonders of the Ocean
Marine Processes and Landforms
Jul 17, 2015
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Marine Processes and Landforms
Exploring the Wonders of the Ocean
Geomorphology
Internal and External Forces
Parts of a wave:CrestTroughWavelengthAmplitude
Swash and backwash
Methods of erosion:AbrasionAttritionHydraulic ActionCorrosionSolution Compressed Air
Methods of Transportation:SolutionSuspensionSaltationTraction
Breakers / translation waves
Rollers / Oscillation waves
Constructive and destructive coastlines
Sea cliffs
Caves, arches, stacks
Longshore DriftSpitsBarsLagoons
Tombolo
El Nino
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