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Collision Regime

Detailed Description

Collision Regime. If wave runup exceeds the elevation of the base of the dune, the runup will collide with the dune causing erosion and dune retreat. Unlike the temporary changes of the swash regime, this change is considered a net, or (semi-) permanent, change to the dune.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.