Which outcome occurs when deflation lowers the barrier island elevation?

💡 Explanation

Increased wave overwash results because lower elevation allows storm surges to penetrate further inland; this is coastal inundation as energy is no longer dissipating during wave breaking, therefore, the island becomes more vulnerable rather than turbidite formation or altered weathering.

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