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beach rock

A Dictionary of Ecology | 2004 | | Copyright

beach rock A cemented beach sand deposit that develops within the intertidal zone by the precipitation of needle-like crystals of aragonite in the pore space between the grains. The cementation process is relatively rapid, taking as little as ten years for a lithified rock to develop. The precipitation of the cement is favoured by a warm climate, and may be aided by algal or bacterial action.

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beach rock

A Dictionary of Plant Sciences | 1998 | | Copyright

beach rock A cemented beach sand deposit that develops within the intertidal zone by the precipitation of needle-like crystals of aragonite in the pore space between the grains. The cementation process is relatively rapid, taking as little as 10 years for a lithified rock to develop. The precipitation of the cement is favoured by a warm climate, and may be aided by algal or bacterial action.

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beach rock

A Dictionary of Earth Sciences | 1999 | | Copyright

beach rock Cemented beach sand deposit that develops within the intertidal zone by the precipitation of needle-like crystals of aragonite in the pore space between the grains. The cementation process is relatively rapid, taking as little as 10 years for a lithified rock to develop. The precipitation of the cement is favoured by a warm climate, and may be aided by algal or bacterial action.

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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "beach rock." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "beach rock." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-beachrock.html

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Free newspaper and magazine articles

	BRIT DIES IN CANARIES BEACH ROCK FALL.(News) Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England); 11/2/2009
	Institute's seniors are between a rock and a high place.(Virginia Beach Beacon) Newspaper article from: The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA); 9/15/2005
	N.C. teenager rocks beach run.(Sports) Newspaper article from: The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA); 9/5/2011