Discordant coastline
A
discordant coastline is a type of
coastline formed when
rock types of alternating resistance run perpendicular to the shore. Discordant coastlines feature distinctive
landforms because the rocks are
eroded by
ocean waves. The less resistant rocks erode faster, creating inlets or
bays; the more resistant rocks erode more slowly, remaining as headlands or outcroppings.
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