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Which Is a Wave-Cut Platform?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 7 min read
Which Is a Wave-Cut Platform?

A wave-cut platform is formed where a seacliff is eroded by marine action, meaning waves, resulting in the deposition of cliff material and formation of a bedrock area where erosion occurred. If sea level rises

sea level rises
In 2019, a study projected that in low emission scenario, sea level will rise 30 centimeters by 2050 and 69 centimetres by 2100, relative to the level in 2000. In high emission scenario, it will be 34 cm by 2050 and 111 cm by 2100.
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rapidly this area will be covered with water.

What is an example of a wave-cut platform?

A wave-cut platform is formed when: The sea attacks a weakness in the base of the cliff. For example, this could be a joint in chalk. A wave-cut notch is created by erosional processes such as hydraulic action and abrasion.

What is a wave-cut platform Class 9?

The wave-cut platform is also known as the Abrasion Platform. As mentioned they are landforms that are formed when the sea hits the weaker areas of a cliff. Eventually, a cut or a trail is formed due to the erosion process. This is generally called a notch and gradually this notch enlarges and becomes caves.

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