The work of sea water is performed by several marine agents like sea waves, oceanic currents, tidal waves and tsunamis but the sea waves are most powerful and effective erosive agent of coastal areas. Sea waves are defined as undulations of sea water characterized by well-developed crests and troughs (fig. 20.1). The mechanism of the […]
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In this article we will discuss about the erosional and depositional landforms created by sea waves. Erosional Landforms: Significant coastal features formed due to marine erosion by sea waves and other currents and solution processes include cliffs, coves, caves, indented coastline, stacks, chimneys, arch, inlets, wave-cut platforms etc. i. Cliffs: Steep rocky coast rising almost […]