geography

What Causes the Lagoon Between a Fringing Reef and the Shore?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Some fringing reefs develop a narrow lagoon as the reef grows outward.
  • This lagoon forms due to erosion and sediment accumulation behind the reef.
  • It provides a calm habitat for diverse marine life.
  • Not all fringing reefs have lagoons; some are directly attached.

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