Which landscape change results from compromised longshore drift mechanics?

💡 Explanation

Increased beach erosion occurs because sediment supply is reduced by interrupted longshore drift, impacting sediment budget; therefore, landward erosion increases rather than estuary stabilization which depends on consistent sediment dynamics, or offshore deposition alone.

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