Undercutting (of cliffs)

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Wave action at the base of cliffs removing material leaving the upper part overhanging, eventually leading to collapse.




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)

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International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities - AISM

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