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HEADLANDS/BAYS/CAPE  

Definition

  • Headlands and bays are often found together on the same stretch of coastline. A bay is surrounded by land on three sides, whereas a headland is surrounded by water on three sides. Headlands are characterized by high, breaking waves, rocky shores, intense erosion, and steep sea cliffs. (en)

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  • 2013-08-06 08:15:37.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (HEADLANDS/BAYS/CAPE [153080e1-2ab1-438a-8f1e-0cb6d5fe1242,105525] - COASTAL LANDFORMS [0cff6e4b-e42a-4565-89ff-350adf41ed69,105283]);
  • 2013-08-20 09:00:15.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: Headlands and bays are often found together on the same stretch of coastline. A bay is surrounded by land on three sides, whereas a headland is surrounded by water on three sides. Headlands are characterized by high, breaking waves, rocky shores, intense erosion, and steep sea cliffs. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/153080e1-2ab1-438a-8f1e-0cb6d5fe1242

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