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Seaward: Side of an island that faces the direction of wave action generated either by winds or by currents generated by more indirect forces

Marine Boundary: The mean lower low water line (MLLWL) when used as a boundary. Also, lines used as boundaries seaward of and measured from (or points thereon) the MLLWL. See coastal boundary.

Coastal: The term coastal zone means the coastal waters (including the lands therein and there under) and the adjacent shore lands (including the waters therein and there under), strongly influenced . . . View Full Definition

Trench: Deep and sinuous depression in the ocean floor, usually seaward of a continental margin or an arcuate group of volcanic islands

River Current: The gravity-induced seaward flow of fresh water originating from the drainage basin of a river. In the fresh water portion of the river below head of tide, the river current is alternately i . . . View Full Definition

Ebb Tide: A tidal current that generally moves seaward and occurs during the part of the tide cycle when sea level is falling.

Offshore: The geographic area that is seaward of a coastline.

Eugeosyncline: The seaward part of a geosyncline: characterized by clastic sediments and volcanism.

Slope: The rate of change that a frequency response curve displays, normally stated in db per Octave. Among other things, Slope can relate to Roll Off rates in Crossover action, low-end roll off an . . . View Full Definition

Backwash: The seaward rush of water down a beach that occurs with a receding wave.