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Actually it takes a long series of waves to erode a cliff. A wave erodes a cliff because every time it washes away, it take little bits and pieces of rock minerals. Soon, all the surface minerals are washed away, and the process begins again, which will result in erosion of the cliff. The cliff will either take on a new shape or erode away completely. It depends on how much erosion the cliff has experienced. The longer the erosion process has occured the more the cliff will vanish. Hope this helped!
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A wave erodes a sea cliff through a process called hydraulic action. When a wave crashes against the base of a cliff, it creates immense pressure that forces air into cracks and joints in the rock. This repeated pressure and release weakens the rock, causing pieces to break off and cliff to gradually erode over time.
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How does waves erode by abrasion?
Abrasion is the 'sand papering' effect of the wave on a cliff
If waves erode the soft rock along the base of a steep coast the result may eventually be what kind of landform?
The landform is called a wave-cut cliff, or wave-cut platform, where a flat rock area extends into the sea, at or near the water level.
What are six shorelines features created by wave erosion?
WAVE-CUT CLIFF, WAVE-CUT TERRACE or PLATFORM, SEA NOTCH, SEA CAVES, SEA ARCH, AND SEA STACK!
Are six shorelines feature created by wave erosion?
WAVE-CUT CLIFF, WAVE-CUT TERRACE or PLATFORM, SEA NOTCH, SEA CAVES, SEA ARCH, AND SEA STACK!
What would erode faster hillside or cliff?
a cliff
What Is a wave-cut notch?
An indentation cut into a sea cliff at water level by wave action.
How is a sea arch formed?
A sea arch is formed by the erosive action of waves crashing against a headland or cliff, gradually wearing away the rock through processes like hydraulic action and abrasion. Over time, a small hole is formed, which enlarges and eventually erodes through the headland, creating a natural arch. Continued erosion may cause the arch to collapse, leading to the formation of a sea stack.
What is formed when a sea cliff is worn back?
Wave cut platform.
If waves erode the soft rock along the base of a steep coast the result may eventually be a landform called a?
Wave-cut cliff
If waves erode the soft rock along the base of a steep coast the result may eventually be a landform called a .?
Wave-cut cliff
What does a sea cliff look like?
A sea cliff is a landform made by erosion or wave actions. It is mostly located on seaward edge of the coast or landward side.
What would you expect to find at the bottom of a wave-cut cliff?
A sea Stack
