What is Longshore Drift?

Longshore drift is a process by which sediment is moved along the coastline. The prevailing wind blows waves, and the sand and pebbles that are being carried, onto the beach at an angle. The backwash carries material straight back down the beach, usually at 90 degrees to the coastline. This results in material being carried along the coastline in a zig-zag motion.

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