Atlantic-type coast
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Atlantic-type coast
A coastline where the trend of ridges and valleys runs transverse to the coast. If the coastal lowlands are inundated by the sea, a ria or fiord coastline may result. The coast of south-west Eire is an example. Compare with Pacific-type coast.
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