A wide vegetated dune with a developed berm and tall crest
Detailed Description
Image 2A. A typical beach system east of Shinnecock Inlet on Long Island, NY, near Ponquogue Beach, with a developed berm, dune toe/base, and dune crest. The dune is healthy, with a wide vegetated section leading up to a tall crest.
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