back-barrier flat

back-barrier flat
   A subaerial, gently sloping landform on the lagoon side of the barrier beach ridge composed predominantly of sand washed over or through the beach ridge during tidal surges; a portion of a barrier flat.
   Compare: washover-fan flat.
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Glossary of landform and geologic terms. 2013.

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