During wave actions, the rush of water onshore is called

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Geography - 1988 (Objective) Subject: Geography

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During wave actions, the rush of water onshore is called
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During wave actions, the rush of water onshore is called "swash". Swash is the movement of water up the beach after a wave breaks. It is responsible for carrying sand and other debris up the beach, and is an important process in shaping the beach and creating the intertidal zone. The opposite movement of water back down the beach is called "backwash".
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