Sub-aerial processes
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Processes including weathering and mass movement that operate on the cliff face above the high-water mark, weakening the rock and causing it to fall or slide towards the sea.
Processes that affect the cliff face above the waves, including weathering and mass movement.
Topics that use Sub-aerial processes
- Coastal landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Abrasion
- Attrition
- Backwash
- Cliff profiles
- Coastal landscapes
- Constructive waves
- Deposition
- Destructive waves
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