Difference between revisions of "Overwash"
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The term overwash is also used for the resulting sediment deposit (shaped as a fan or splay) at the leeside of the barrier. | The term overwash is also used for the resulting sediment deposit (shaped as a fan or splay) at the leeside of the barrier. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:11, 21 April 2025
Definition of Overwash:
Overflowing water that causes erosion of the crest of a dike, barrier or berm.
This is the common definition for Overwash, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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The term overwash is also used for the resulting sediment deposit (shaped as a fan or splay) at the leeside of the barrier.
