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Wave Cut Platform - GCSE Geography Definition

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A wave cut platform is a flat, rocky area found at the base of a cliff along the coast. It forms when waves repeatedly crash against the cliff, eroding the rock through a process called abrasion. Over time, the cliff is worn away, and the land above may collapse, leaving a flat, wide surface that is exposed at low tide. Wave cut platforms are important features in coastal geography as they show the effects of erosion and help us understand how coastlines change over time.

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