Rocky Coastlines and Erosional Landforms
Compiled by Mark Francek (more info) at Carleton College (SERC) and Central Michigan University
Find animations illustrating how the erosional landforms like cliffs, arches, and stacks form.
Coastal Straightening, McGraw Hill: Although this Flash animation is rather small, it is useful to see the formation of cliffs and arches from eroded headlands, Access the animation by clicking on the "Coastal Straightening" link.
Arch Formation, Exploring Earth (more info) : This Flash animation was designed to report on how aeolian processes create a terrestrial arch. Given some similarities in wind and water erosion; however, the animation is useful for showing how a sea arch can form. The effect of jointing upon the erosion process is emphasized. The animation can be paused and rewound to emphasize important points.
