Which outcome is amplified when a newly formed volcanic island lacks established vegetation?

💡 Explanation

Shoreline retreat is accelerated because of wave action eroding unconsolidated volcanic materials via hydraulic action, driving coastal erosion. Therefore, an island retreats faster, rather than stabilizing, because vegetation isn't present to mechanically stabilize the soil.

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