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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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  • 2013-08-06 08:19:23.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (TOMBOLOS [320e14a6-4882-4533-b1cf-55d49c8a6b37,105551] - COASTAL LANDFORMS [0cff6e4b-e42a-4565-89ff-350adf41ed69,105283]);
  • 2013-08-20 09:25:20.0 [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/320e14a6-4882-4533-b1cf-55d49c8a6b37

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