Which outcome occurs when sediment delivery decreases to barrier islands?

💡 Explanation

Landward migration increases because diminished sediment reduces island resilience; the mechanism is overwash. Reduced sediment lessens the island's ability to withstand storm surges, therefore overwash occurs, rather than dune stabilization or salt marsh expansion which require sediment supply.

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