Which outcome occurs when dynamic pressure increases along a section of a barrier island coastline?

💡 Explanation

Increased dynamic pressure nearshore elevates wave energy, causing greater turbulence and shear stress. This accelerates bed erosion via increased sediment load transport, because turbulent flow entrains more particles. Therefore, rapid sediment removal dominates, rather than accretion or stabilization behind the barrier.

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