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  • Coastal Geology: Understanding Sea Stacks and Erosion
    A mass of rock that has been cut off from the mainland by erosion is called a stack.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Stack: A tall, isolated column of rock that has been eroded by the sea. It is often formed from a headland that has been undercut by waves, leaving the top section standing alone.

    * Headland: A high point of land that juts out into the sea.

    * Erosion: The process by which rocks are worn down by wind, water, or ice.

    Some other terms related to coastal erosion include:

    * Arch: A natural opening in a rock formation formed by erosion.

    * Cave: A hollow space in a cliff face formed by erosion.

    * Stump: A short, low stack that is often the result of further erosion of a stack.

    * Sea cliff: A steep slope along the coast that is formed by erosion.

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