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Initial Publication Date: December 7, 2016

Tide Dominated Coasts

Tide dominated coasts are those where strong tidal currents act to redistribute sediment along the vector of falling and rise tidal currents, which are orientated perpendicular to the trend of the coastline (Fig. 2.22). Quite often the highest energy tidal currents develop in locations where large tidal ranges are present in conjunction with a shoreline morphology that accentuates tidal flow by constricting tidal currents into funnel-shaped embayments. Sediment is reworked by the resulting tidal currents to create subaerial and subaqueous tidal shoals and islands that are aligned parallel to the tidal flow direction, perpendicular to the coastline. Moreover, in areas with very large tidal ranges, extensive tidal flats and marsh or mangrove systems form along the borders of the embayment and can cover large areas (Fig. 2.23).

Credit: Wikipedia: Fly River (public domain)
These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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