shoreline of submergence

shoreline of submergence

[′shȯr‚līn əv səb′mər·jəns]

(geology)

A shoreline, characterized by bays, promontories, and other minor features, formed by the dominant relative submergence of a landmass. Also known as positive shoreline; submerged shoreline.

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