Earth Features and Their Meaning An Introduction to Geology for the Student and the General Reader
CHAPTER XVIII
THE FORMS CARVED AND MOLDED BY WAVES
The motion of a water wave—Free waves and breakers—Effect of the breaking wave upon a steep, rocky shore: the notched cliff—Coves, sea arches, and stacks—The cut rock terrace—The cut and built terrace on a steep shore of loose materials—The work of the shore current—The sand beach—The shingle beach—Bar, spit, and barrier—The land-tied island—A barrier series—Character profiles—Reading references 231