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Geologic Features of Rocky Coasts

Rocky coastlines have many spectacular features. Waves cut arches and sea stacks that jut into the water. Bluffs, cliffs, and terraces form as rock is eroded. Fjords are made when glacial valleys are filled with water when sea level rises. Explore these features by selecting them from the diagram or the images.

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