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cuspate spit
coastal feature
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occurrence in lagoons
- In lagoon: Waves, tides, and surf
…within the lagoon may develop cuspate (pointed) spits along the land side of the barrier and the inner edge of the lagoon. These features may eventually break the lagoon into almost circular or oval water bodies. Examples occur in the Chukchi Sea lagoons in northeastern Russia and elsewhere where vegetation…
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