What primary outcome arises from increased coastal sandstone erosion due to intensified wave action?

💡 Explanation

Accelerated wave action causes erosion of sandstone headlands and cliffs. This "undercutting" mechanism degrades the rock, because this removes supporting material, therefore increasing the rate of sea stack formation, rather than immediate changes in transport or stabilization.

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