Definition of beach ridge

0-9
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
y
z

search

TeachMeFinance.com - explain beach ridge



beach ridge

The term 'beach ridge' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' a low extensive ridge of beach material piled up by storm waves landward of the berm. usually consists of very coarse sand, gravel or shells. occurs singly or as a series of more or less parallel ridges'.

Previous 5 Terms:
beach erosion
beach face
beach head
beach nourishment
beach profile
Next 5 Terms:
beach scarp
beach width
Beaching
BEAM FILLING
BEAM WIDTH




About the author

Mark McCracken

Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English".


Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.