How does hydraulic action result in erosion by waves in a coastal environment?
1 Answer
Jul 8, 2017
When the waves hit a cliff face it compresses the air into the cracks.
Explanation:
Air in cracks on a cliff face get compressed by the ocean waves the air will then rush out of the gap as the wave retreats causing the cliff material to break away.
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/coasts/coastal_processes_rev3.shtml)
(http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/topics/coastal_processes.html)
