strand-plain coast

Strand-plain coasts are a type of depositional coast characterized by beaches and dunes, but without estuaries or barrier islands. These coasts are often found on the trailing edges of lithospheric plates, such as the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States. They are shaped by wave and longshore currents, with sediment primarily composed of sand and mud. While deposition is the long-term trend, erosion can occur due to storms, reduced sediment supply, or rising sea levels. Strand plains are considered a wave-dominated coastal type.12