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A beach is an area of wave-washed sediment along a coast where sand, pebbles, or larger rocks accumulate. Beaches are the result of wave action depositing and reshaping sediment over time.
Spurn Point and the area around Aldbrough are areas in the Holderness Coast that are particularly exposed to deposition due to the prevailing northeast winds and the longshore drift process. These areas experience significant erosion, leading to the deposition of sediment along their shores.
The process of picking up sediment and moving it to another area is called sediment transport. This can occur through various mechanisms such as erosion, transport by water, wind, or ice.
When sediment collects in an area, it is called sedimentation. This process occurs when particles settle out of a fluid and accumulate on a surface, forming layers of sediment over time.
A windward coast is the side of an island or coastal area that is directly facing the prevailing wind direction. This results in strong winds, high waves, and potentially more precipitation along this coast compared to the leeward side.
Yes, a floodplain is typically formed as a result of deposition of sediment carried by a river during periods of frequent flooding. Over time, the repeated deposition of sediment leads to the formation of a flat, low-lying area along the riverbanks known as a floodplain.