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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > GEOMORPHIC LANDFORMS/PROCESSES > COASTAL LANDFORMS > CUSPATE FORELANDS

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CUSPATE FORELANDS  

Definition

  • Geographical features found on coastlines and created by long shore drift. Made out of sand and shingle, and later stabilized by vegetation, cuspate forelands are triangular-shaped accretions and extend seawards. (en)

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  • 2013-08-06 08:11:28.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (CUSPATE FORELANDS [11175bd5-ee63-4b13-aa03-bc5500a458c2,105505] - COASTAL LANDFORMS [0cff6e4b-e42a-4565-89ff-350adf41ed69,105283]);
  • 2013-08-20 08:49:47.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: Geographical features found on coastlines and created by long shore drift. Made out of sand and shingle, and later stabilized by vegetation, cuspate forelands are triangular-shaped accretions and extend seawards. language code: en);

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