Which mechanism increases the lifespan of resilient sea stacks?

💡 Explanation

Wave diffraction focuses energy away from the stack's base, decreasing erosion because it alters the wave's direction, minimizing direct impact. Therefore, the stack erodes slower rather than succumbing to direct wave action or sea-level rise.

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