sea overwash (Q1000)
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Overwash is the flow of water and sediment over a coastal dune or beach crest during storm events. This process can cause significant coastal changes in the landscape of beaches and dunes.
- wave overwash
- ocean overwash
- overtop
- overtopped
- overtopping
- seawater overwash
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | sea overwash |
Overwash is the flow of water and sediment over a coastal dune or beach crest during storm events. This process can cause significant coastal changes in the landscape of beaches and dunes. |
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Overwash is the flow of water and sediment over a coastal dune or beach crest during storm events. This process can cause significant coastal changes in the landscape of beaches and dunes.