Which consequence results when overwash deposition exceeds barrier island vegetation stabilization?

💡 Explanation

Landward barrier island migration occurs because increased overwash allows sediment to breach the island at a rate faster than plant bioherms can offer stability, because of sediment transport. Therefore, the island moves rather than remaining in situ or eroding evenly, and creates new environments.

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