longshore drift
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of longshore drift
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Sand for longshore drift and beaches comes from rivers flowing to the oceans from inland areas.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2017
Most coastal landforms can be attributed to moving sand via longshore drift, longterm rising sea levels, or longterm falling sea levels.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2017
Sand stirred up by waves in the surf zone is thus moved along the shore by longshore drift.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2017
The combined effects of sediment transport within the surf zone by the longshore current and sediment movement along the beach by swash and backwash is known as longshore drift.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Waves and longshore drift are important in controlling the formation of beaches, as well as spits, tombolos, baymouth bars, and barrier islands.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
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