barrier island

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14:57 Feb 1, 2010
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Science - Geology
Additional field(s): Geography
English term or phrase: barrier island
Definition from CENGAGE learning:
A ridge of sand that runs parallel to the main coast but is separated from it by a bay or lagoon. Barrier islands range from 10 to 100 kilometers in length and from 2 to 5 kilometers in width. A barrier island may be as high as 6 meters above sea level. barrier reef A long, narrow reef that runs parallel to the main coast but is separated from it by a wide lagoon.

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  • Many people own vacation homes or condominiums on barrier islands, and more barrier islands are being developed for tourism. However, barrier islands are fragile, constantly changing ecosystems that are important for coastal geology and ecology. HowStuffWorks
  • The center provides a focal point for the Archie Carr Refuge and the associated barrier island by providing exhibit space, a presentation hall, and ongoing educational programs that promote stewardship of the area’s fragile natural resources. Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
  • Because of the lack of development, North Captiva Island is one of the last barrier islands home to bobcats and river otters. Barrier island Beach Rental
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5pulau penghalang
Wiyanto Suroso


  

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pulau penghalang


Definition from Kamus Istilah Geologi Kelautan:
Pulau penghalang ialah pulau pasiran pesisir yang sempit, memanjang, yang muncul di atas pasang-naik dan sejajar dengan pantai, yang biasanya memiliki gumuk, zona tetumbuhan dan rawa yang terentang ke arah laguna dari pantai tersebut.

Example sentence(s):
  • Ada lebih dari empat ratus jenis kerang yang berakhir di pulau Sanibel karena tidak seperti kebanyakan pulau-pulau penghalang yang berjalan dari Utara ke Selatan pulau-pulau yang Sanibel berjalan pada skala tegak lurus, Timur ke Barat. - Global Travel Kenyamanan Artikel WebSite  
  • Umumnya memanjang sejajar dengan pantai dan dipisahkan dari laut oleh pulau penghalang, pasir dan bebatuan atau terumbu karang. - Wapedia  
  • Pura tersebut berdiri di atas tebing dan di bawahnya terhampar samudra Hindia yang luas tanpa pulau-pulau penghalang seperti Kahyangan, Samalona atau Lae-Lae di Losarinya Makassar. - Merlinherlina’s Weblog  
Wiyanto Suroso
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