Moving sands
The features seen along Malaysian coasts are the result of erosion and deposition. They reflect the dynamic equilibrium between the various forces at work in the coastal environment, such as tides, waves and currents. Constant movement of sand and shingle is a key process which creates some of Malaysia's characteristic coastline formations—golden strands of beach, barrier islands and mangrove-lined estuaries.
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Beach sediments