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| − | |definition= The natural process of seabed protection from erosion by currents and waves. Processes can be: suspension and removal of fine sediments from the seabed, leaving a coarse sedimentary top layer (see [[Shoreface profile]]), or protection of the seabed by a dense cover of benthic macrofauna (see [[Biogeomorphology of | + | |definition= The natural process of seabed protection from erosion by currents and waves. Processes can be: suspension and removal of fine sediments from the seabed, leaving a coarse sedimentary top layer (see [[Shoreface profile]]), or protection of the seabed by a dense cover of benthic macrofauna (see [[Biogeomorphology of coastal systems]]).}} |
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Definition of Armour layer:
Protective layer on a breakwater or seawall, composed of armour units.[1].
This is the common definition for Armour layer, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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Definition of Seabed armouring:
The natural process of seabed protection from erosion by currents and waves. Processes can be: suspension and removal of fine sediments from the seabed, leaving a coarse sedimentary top layer (see Shoreface profile), or protection of the seabed by a dense cover of benthic macrofauna (see Biogeomorphology of coastal systems).
This is the common definition for Seabed armouring, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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References
- ↑ CIRIA (1996). Beach management manual. CIRIA Report 153.
