Which risk increases along coastal barrier islands when inlets undergo rapid lateral migration?

💡 Explanation

Increased storm surge flooding increases, because inlet migration widens breach areas, overcoming the protection provided by the pre-existing barrier. This is due to channel incision, therefore surge penetration increases, rather than a decrease caused by stabilized inlets.

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