sand spit
C4795
concept
A sand spit is a narrow, elongated ridge of sand or gravel that extends from the shore into a body of water, formed by the deposition of sediment carried by longshore currents.
All labels observed (8)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| sand spit canonical | 21 |
| shingle spit | 6 |
| spit of land | 3 |
| sandbar island | 2 |
| sandspit | 2 |
| sandy spit | 2 |
| desert coastal landform | 1 |
| sandbank island | 1 |