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Beach ridges

Scope note

Low ridges of stratified, unconsolidated sand and gravel created by the wave action of lakes or oceans and representing previous coastlines. WAYTA

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000132329

Broader Terms used

fluvial landforms

Term used for

ridges, beach

Equivalent Terms used

beach ridge

Created

13yrs ago

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