Where the ocean meets land, a variety of coastlines are created through the process of erosion.
Many factors dictate the specific characteristics of each coastline—whether cliffs, beaches, or estuaries—including current or wave action and geologic components of the land.
See also:
- What Is the Maximum Total Coastline On Earth and How Is It Calculated Relative to Current Sea Level?
- Which Country Has the Longest Coastline In the World and How Long Is Canada’s Coastline?
- Which U.S. State Has the Most Miles of Coastline?
- Which U.S. State Has the Shortest Coastline and Why Is New Hampshire Called the Granite State?
- Does Ocean Water Ever Flood Coastal Rivers?
