barrier beach
C4641
concept
A barrier beach is a long, narrow, offshore deposit of sand or sediment that runs parallel to the coastline, protecting the shore from waves and storms while creating sheltered waters behind it.
All labels observed (11)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| barrier spit | 8 |
| barrier beach canonical | 7 |
| barrier island system | 6 |
| barrier beach system | 2 |
| barrier island beach | 2 |
| barrier beach complex | 1 |
| barrier island–dune complex | 1 |
| barrier peninsula of the Outer Banks | 1 |
| barrier-island shoreline system | 1 |
| coastal barrier system | 1 |
| sand barrier | 1 |