A baymouth bar is a geological formation that occurs when a sandbar or similar accumulation of sediment extends across the entrance of a bay, effectively blocking it from the open ocean. This natural feature is typically formed by the action of waves, currents, and tides, which transport sediment and deposit it along the shoreline. Baymouth bars can create a lagoon or sheltered water body between the bar and the mainland, leading to unique ecological environments.
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