Bands of soft rock such as clay and sand are weaker so therefore they can be eroded quickly. This process forms bays. A bay is an inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards, usually with a beach.

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Aeolian dune systems represent one of the most dynamic and visually striking elements of terrestrial and planetary landscapes. Arising from the persistent action of wind on loose sediment, these ...

Cliffs close cliffA vertical rock face. along the coastline do not erode at the same pace. A cliff is a steep rock face. When a stretch of coastline is formed from different types of rock, headlands ...