Definition of littoral transport rate

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littoral transport rate

The term 'littoral transport rate' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' the rate of transport of sedimentary material parallel to or perpendicular to the shore in the littoral zone. usually expressed in cubic meters (yards) per year. commonly used as synonymous with longshore transport rate'.

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