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A storm beach developed by gravel ridges being driven onshore. Note the lagoon between the storm beach and the low hills of the former coast. Storm waves throw the stones, rounded by constant impact, inland. Wind moves fine material in the same direction but human feet flatten the beach top.

Chesil Beach

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A storm beach developed by gravel ridges being driven onshore. Note the lagoon between the storm beach and the low hills of the former coast. Storm waves throw the stones, rounded by constant impact, inland. Wind moves fine material in the same direction but human feet flatten the beach top.

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22nd Jun 2005

Subjects:
 Geography

Key Stages:
 Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+


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