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English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
wave-cut bench
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wave-cut platform — A gently sloping surface produced by wave erosion, extending into the sea or lake from the base of the wave cut cliff. This feature represents both the wave cut bench and the abrasion platform. Compare: submerged wave cut platform. GG … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
Wave-cut platform — Wave cut platform. In this case, alternating hard and soft layers have been folded up vertically and eroded by the tides, resulting in a regular ripple pattern at the surface. A wave cut platform, or shore platform is the narrow flat area often… … Wikipedia
submerged wave-cut platform — A subaqueous, relict erosional landform that originally formed as a wave cut bench and abrasion platform from coastal wave erosion and later submerged by rising sea level or subsiding land surface. Compare: wave built terrace, wave cut… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
bench — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English benc; akin to Old High German bank bench Date: before 12th century 1. a. a long seat for two or more persons b. a thwart in a boat c. (1) a seat on which the members of an athletic team await a… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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