Coast

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title: Coast
text: A coast – also called the coastline, shoreline, or seashore – is the land next to the sea or the line that forms the boundary between the land and the ocean or a lake. Coasts are influenced by the topography of the surrounding landscape, as well as by water induced erosion, such as waves. The geological composition of rock and soil dictates the type of shore that is created. Earth contains roughly 620,000 km (390,000 mi) of coastline. Coasts are important zones in natural ecosystems, often home
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description: Area where land meets the sea or ocean
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coast
date created: 2002-02-25T15:43:11Z
date modified: 2024-09-05T12:55:56Z
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