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Graphic explaining marine terraces

By Geology and Ecology of National Parks
A digitally illustrated explanation of marine terrace formation. As sea levels change, the ocea waves erode the cliffs at varying elevations. This results in different terrace surfaces at different heights along the cliff.
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Graphic explaining marine terraces. Credit: Savannah Rathbun.

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Public Domain.