In this episode, we take on the topic of Barrier Islands. This is a very relevant topic because recent storms have devastated some of these Islands. The intersection between geology and humans is always an interesting topic.
Barrier Islands need three things:
In this context we discuss the 3 ways in which they form. Each Island has it's own unique story and all 3 scenarios play a role.
We also discuss the function of Barrier Islands in terms of protecting the mainland and also unique biological habitats.
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