When the sediment debits exceed the credits in the sediment budget:

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When the sediment debits (losses) exceed the credits (gains) in the sediment budget, erosion occurs along the shoreline. This can lead to cliffs, beaches becoming narrower, or even disappearance of the beach altogether. Neap tides and swells are not directly related to sediment budget imbalances, and longshore drift can occur regardless of sediment budget balance.

When the Sediment Debits Exceed the Credits in the Sediment