Which coastal effect reduces dune formation when seawalls are erected on a sandy beach complex?

💡 Explanation

Sediment sources decrease upon reflection from a seawall which inhibits the natural sediment redistribution. Longshore transport sediment starvation occurs because wave energy reflects, therefore fewer sediments move along the shore rather than accreting onto dunes.

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