duna

duna

Any natural hill, mound or ridge of sediment landward of a coastal berm deposited by the wind or by storm overwash. Sediment deposited by artificial means and serving the purpose of storm-damage prevention and flood control.

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Industria/ámbito: Masas de agua
Categoría: Océanos
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