Barrier Island Evolution

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Google Earth Engine Time Lapse: Gargathy Bay, Wallops Island, VA, United States

Zoom to this location and look at the changes of the northern barrier island as it progrades to the southwest. The barrier island has grown by a substantial amount. This is due to wave defraction eroding sediment from the barrier island and displacing it to the southwest.