Backshore vs. Foreshore
Backshorenoun
(geology) An upper shore zone above high-tide.
Backshore
The backshore area of a beach extends from the limit of high water foam lines to dunes or extreme inland limit of the beach. It is only affected by waves during exceptional high tides or severe storms.Sediments in this area are well-sorted and well-rounded.
Foreshorenoun
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Foreshorenoun
the part of the seashore between the high-water and and low-water marks.
Foreshorenoun
the part of the seashore between the high-water mark and the low-water mark
