Landforms Of Coastal Deposition: Tombolos Flashcards
1
Q
What is a tombolo?
A
It’s a ridge of sand that connects the mainland to an island.
2
Q
How is a tombolo formed?
A
It’s formed when LSD created a sand spit in the sheltered waters between mainland and an island.
3
Q
What is an example of a tombolo?
A
Howth in Co. Dublin. Sutton is built on this tombolo.
