Waves carrying sand back to the beach, forming a sandbar after an erosion event

By St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center November 4, 2009

A calm sea with waves flowing onto the sand, forming a sandbar at the base of the beach

Detailed Description

Waves carrying sand back to the beach, forming a sandbar after an erosion event. This image demonstrates how eroded sediment typically returns to the beach after a storm. Ponquague Beach, Hampton Bays, NY

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.