Which mechanism accelerates barrier island submergence during increased storm frequency?

💡 Explanation

Increased wave energy causes more overwash, a phenomenon where sand moves from the ocean side to the lagoon side, because it's more frequent. Therefore, total island volume lowers, rather than the island accreting vertically or being protected from subsidence.

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