Which outcome occurs as a sand barrier's sediment budget becomes increasingly negative?

💡 Explanation

Breaching occurs because decreased sediment supply leads to reduced barrier island elevation and width. This causes increased vulnerability to storm surges exceeding the barrier elevation, inducing overwash, therefore inundating low areas rather than stabilizing the barrier.

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