Beach ridge - Wikipedia
A beach ridge is a wave-swept or wave-deposited ridge running parallel to a shoreline. It is commonly composed of sand as well as sediment worked from underlying beach material. The movement of sediment by wave action is called littoral transport .
Beach Ridge - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
A beach ridge is defined as a linear mound-shaped landform parallel to the shoreline, formed by a variety of coastal processes and isolated from nearshore activities as the beach advances. It serves as a record of past coastal processes, shoreline positions, and sea levels.
Beach ridges — definitions and significance - ScienceDirect
2000年2月1日 · Beach ridges, thus, are defined as relict, semiparallel, multiple wave- and wind-built landforms that originated in the inter- and supratidal zones. Until separated from the shoreline by progradation, sandy, pebbly or shell-enriched backshore berm ridges behind an active foreshore should not be considered beach ridges.
Beaches and Coastal Landforms - U.S. National Park Service
Beach Ridges Beach ridges are wave deposited sand ridges running parallel to shoreline. Wave-Cut Scarps A wave-cut scarp is a steep bank created by wave erosion. Marine Terraces A marine terrace is a raised beach or 'perched coastline' that has …
Beach Ridges - SpringerLink
2021年1月1日 · Beach ridge is a relict, no more active wave-, often wind-constructed shore ridge, generally parallel with the coastline, usually as part of a ridge sequence, with landward-adjacent similar ridges. The ridges are composed of sand, occasionally gravel, and shell concentrate.
Beach ridges should include all relict strandplain ridges, whether dominated by waverswash-built or by eolian lithosomes. All active ridge-like shore features, regardless of dimensions, morphology, and origin are excluded.
Beach Ridge Landforms
What is a Beach Ridge Landform? A beach ridge is a elevated ridge along the beach that consists of sand or other beach material. It is generally straight and parallel with the shoreline. How are Beach Ridges Formed? Wave action can form a ridge near the upper reach of wave movement, waves deposit sand and other material at this height.