Marine Erosional Landforms
The ocean is always working on shaping the land through erosion (wearing away of rocks) and deposition (dropping off materials)
🌊 How the Sea Shapes the Land The ocean is always working on shaping the land through erosion (wearing away of rocks) and deposition (dropping off materials). This happens due to waves, tides, currents, and storms . The stronger the waves and the softer the rock, the faster the erosion. How Does the Sea Erode the Land? Wave Force – When powerful waves crash against rocks, the air inside cracks gets compressed. This weakens the rock, causing it to break. Rock Fragments as Tools – Waves carry broken pieces of rock. These fragments hit the coast, breaking down even more rock. Dissolving Rocks – If the rock is made of materials like limestone or chalk , seawater can dissolve it over time. 🌍 Erosional Landforms (Landforms Made by Sea Erosion) 1️⃣ Chasms (Deep Cuts in the Rock) Imagine a sharp knife cutting deep into a soft cake. Waves hit weak spots in coastal rocks, cutting deep, narrow gaps . Over time, these gaps grow bigger and may turn into bays (large water bodies along the coast). 2️⃣ Wave-Cut …