A littoral region. 2. The marine environment influenced by a land mass. 3. Of or pertaining to a shore, especially a seashore
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BEACH EROSION
The carrying away of beach materials by wave action, tidal or littoral currents, or wind
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SEABOARD
The region of land bordering the sea. The terms SEABOARD, COAST, and LITTORAL have nearly the same meanings. SEABOARD is a general term used somewhat loosely to indicate a rather extensive region bordering the sea. COAST is the region of indefinite width that extends from the sea inland to the first major change in terrain features. LITTORAL applies more specifically to the various parts of a region bordering the sea, including the coast, foreshore, backshore, beach, etc.
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SEASHORE
A loose term referring to the general area in close proximity to the sea.
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HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY
The survey of a water area, with particular reference to submarine relief, and any adjacent land
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HIGH WATER LINE
1. The intersection of the land with the water surface at an elevation of high water. 2. The line along the shore to which the waters normally reach at high water
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HYPSOGRAPHY
1. The science or art of describing elevations of land surfaces with reference to a datum, usually sea level. 2. That part of topography dealing with relief or elevation of terrain.
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ICE OF LAND ORIGIN
Ice formed on land or in an ice shelf, found floating in water, including ice that is stranded or grounded
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ICE SHELF
A floating ice sheet attached to the coast and of considerable thickness, showing 20 to 50 meters or more above sea level. Usually of great horizontal extent and with a level or gently undulating surface, the ice shelf is augmented by annual snow accumulation and often also by the seaward extension of land glaciers. Limited areas of the ice shelf may be aground. The seaward edge is called
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TO MOOR
To secure a vessel to land by tying to a pier, wharf or other land-based structure, or to anchor with two or more anchors.
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INLET
A narrow body of water extending into the land from a larger body of water. A long, narrow inlet with gradually decreasing depth inward is called a ria. Also called ARM, TONGUE.
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