During a hurricane or other strong coastal storm,material on barrier islands can be moved from the seaward side to the side away from the sea in the process called

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Overwash is the process in which water from storm surges washes over the barrier island and carries sediment and other material from the seaward side to the side away from the sea. This can result in changes to the shape and elevation of the barrier island. Collision is not a relevant process in this context, ebb refers to the receding of water from a shore, and sheet erosion is the gradual wearing away of soil or rock by wind or water.

During a Hurricane or Other Strong Coastal Storm,material on Barrier