(geology) Seaward buildup of a beach, delta, or fan by nearshore deposition of sediments transported by a river, by accumulation of material thrown up by waves, or by material moved by longshore drifting.
progradation
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The accumulation of beach material which leads to an extension of the beach seawards. When there is an excess in the supply of sediment, a beach will prograde. Progradation is a feature of, for example, delta and mangrove coasts.
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