Concept information
Preferred term
BARRIER ISLANDS
Definition
- Elongate sand bar formed parallel to the shore in areas of considerable sediment flux, but separated from shore by a lagoon, and pierced at intervals by inlets through which the sea communicates with lagoon and river. (en)
Broader concept
- COASTAL PROCESSES (en)
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/7e28f2e0-a641-4085-be07-366ed6e701f4
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