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Preferred term

TOMBOLOS  

Definition

  • A deposition landform in which an island is attached to the mainland by a narrow piece of land such as a spit or bar. Once attached, the island is then known as a tied island. Several islands tied together by bars which rise above the water level is called a tombolo cluster. (en)

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  • 2013-02-18 14:22:26.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (TOMBOLOS [30f556c4-7531-4758-9e51-8adc6b2e0e8a,82623] - COASTAL LANDFORMS [c58320e6-3f1d-4c36-9bee-6bad73404c21,62739]);
  • 2013-03-29 11:05:45.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: A deposition landform in which an island is attached to the mainland by a narrow piece of land such as a spit or bar. Once attached, the island is then known as a tied island. Several islands tied together by bars which rise above the water level is called a tombolo cluster. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/30f556c4-7531-4758-9e51-8adc6b2e0e8a

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