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24 November, 08:06

People often live on barrier island even though there not permanent why aren't they permanent

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  1. 24 November, 08:32
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    They are dynamic, with winds and waves constantly reworking and moving the barrier island sand.

    Changes in sea level also affect these islands.

    Most scientists agree that sea level has been gradually rising over the last thousand years, and this rise could be accelerating today due to global warming.

    Rising sea level causes existing islands to migrate shoreward.
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