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Letter OGeology glossary

Offshore Bar

An offshore bar is a submerged or partly exposed ridge of sand, gravel, or other sediment that lies parallel to the shore and is formed by the action of waves and currents. Offshore bars are important for understanding coastal processes, sediment transport, and the dynamics of beach and shoreline systems.

Diagram of coastal zones and beach features (offshore bar)
Fig. 1 Diagram of coastal zones and beach features (offshore bar)

Source Komar, P. D. (1998). “Beach Processes and Sedimentation.” Prentice Hall.

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