Beach Formations Flashcards
1
Q
Berm
A
Normal high tide point
2
Q
Storm beach
A
Deposition here only in storms when large waves crash above the high tide mark
3
Q
Cusps
A
Form when waves break directly on to the beach and swash and backwash are strong
4
Q
Ripples
A
Developed on the sand by wave action or tidal currents
5
Q
Runnels
A
Material is carried down the beach due to strong backwash
