Which consequence results when a barrier island chain is destabilized by increased storm surge frequency?

💡 Explanation

Increased storm surge will trigger `wave-driven transport` destabilizing the barrier island's sediments; destabilization accelerates sediment movement landward and alongshore, therefore the island erodes quickly and nearshore sedimentation increases rather than maintaining a stable sediment reservoir.

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