Longshore drift, also known as littoral drift, is a geological process that involves the movement of sediment along the coast by wave action. It occurs when waves approach the shore at an angle, carrying sand and pebbles up the beach. As the waves break and recede, gravity pulls the sediment back down the slope of the beach in a direct line, resulting in a zigzag pattern of movement along the coastline.
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