barrier island rollover
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-002751
The landward migration or landward transgression of a barrier island, accomplished primarily over decadal or longer time scales through the process of storm overwash, periodic inlet formation, and wind-blown transport of sand.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-002751 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Water |
| References | Coastal Sensitivity to Sea-level Rise Glossary and Acronyms |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-ENV-002751",
"term": "barrier island rollover",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "The landward migration or landward transgression of a barrier island, accomplished primarily over decadal or longer time scales through the process of storm overwash, periodic inlet formation, and wind-blown transport of sand.",
"subject": "Water",
"references": [
"Coastal Sensitivity to Sea-level Rise Glossary and Acronyms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/barrier-island-rollover/"
}
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