Barrier reef
Published: March 30, 2010, 12:00 am
Updated: October 26, 2011, 10:48 am
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C Michael HoganA barrier reef is one of three geomorophologically distinct types of coral reefs, the other two being fringing reefs and atolls.
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Barrier reefs are separated from land by a lagoon or deep channel, and are usually formed by
coastal subsidence.
Further Reading:
- Physical Oceanography Index
- R. S. K. Barnes and R.N.Hughes. 1988. An Introduction to Marine Ecology. Blackwell Scientific Publ.,
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Steve Baum (Contributing Author);C Michael Hogan (Topic Editor) "Barrier reef". In: Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). [First published in the Encyclopedia of Earth March 30, 2010; Last revised Date October 26, 2011; Retrieved May 19, 2013 <http://www.eoearth.org/article/Barrier_reef>
A barrier reef is one of three geomorophologically distinct types of coral reefs, the other two being fringing reefs and atolls.
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Barrier reefs are separated from land by a lagoon or deep channel, and are usually formed by
coastal subsidence.
Further Reading:
- Physical Oceanography Index
- R. S. K. Barnes and R.N.Hughes. 1988. An Introduction to Marine Ecology. Blackwell Scientific Publ.,
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