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features (en) > physiographic features (en) > pinnanmuodot > islands (en) > barrier islands (en)
features (en) > physiographic features (en) > pinnanmuodot > coastal landforms (en) > barrier islands (en)

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  • Barrier islands are coastal landforms and a type of dune system that are exceptionally flat or lumpy areas of sand that form by wave and tidal action parallel to the mainland coast.

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrier_island

    Created: 6/2/20

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