The left to right slope of the small island on the lower right of this photograph tells us that

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The left to right slope of the island suggests that the ocean depth is increasing to the right, indicating that the island is being eroded faster on the left side than the right. This could be due to a variety of factors, but a nearby stream or coastal upwelling would not necessarily affect the slope of the island in this way. Minimal wave action might contribute to the island's stability, but it would not create a left to right slope.

The Left to Right Slope of the Small Island on the Lower