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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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  • 2013-02-18 14:08:21.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (HEADLANDS/BAYS/CAPE [860e25fa-e63a-4fd0-bde9-4f596b4a5929,82597] - COASTAL LANDFORMS [c58320e6-3f1d-4c36-9bee-6bad73404c21,62739]);
  • 2013-03-29 10:28:24.0 [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/860e25fa-e63a-4fd0-bde9-4f596b4a5929

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