Which outcome occurs when a hurricane breaches a barrier island?

💡 Explanation

Ephemeral inlets and overwash occur because storm surge erodes channels through the barrier island via hydraulic action; the island breaches, therefore flow is concentrated, rather than being broadly distributed, changing the topography considerably. Salinity may increase rather than decrease.

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