Barrier Erosion

restriction erosion The Erosion of Long Islands Barrier Beaches The barrier beaches, which line the south shore of Long Island are in a constant state of change due to factors much(prenominal) as wind, tides and wave action. The term barrier identifies one that protects other features, such as lagoons, salt marshes, and bays from direct attack from the open nautical (Leatherman 1). The pebbles and sand of which these beaches are made constantly lifted and deposited in other areas. Currents created by tides and waves carry sediment and deposit it on beaches and in shallow water areas along the shoreline.

In this study I will discuss wave activity, the most overabundant factor of beach erosion. In addition, I will find the roll of sand dunes and other ways of preventing erosion. The problem which some Long Island beaches face today is the element of erosion. More sediment is carried away from the shoreline than is deposited. These elements of nature make the barrier beaches very u...If you extremity to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay

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