Concordant and Discordant coastlines Flashcards
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Concordant
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A concordant coastline is a coastline where the same type of rock runs parallel to the coast, and the layers of rock are folded into ridges.
Concordant coastlines are also known as longitudinal or Pacific type coastlines
Example: Durlston Bay and Dalmatian and Haff coastlines
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Discordant
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A discordant coastline is a coastline where bands of different rock types run perpendicular to the coast, resulting in the formation of headlands and bays
Erosion due to wave refraction = wave direction curves
Discordant coasts are also known as Atlantic coasts
Example: Lulworth cove
