Wind Tidal Flat (Geoform Type)

Component: Geoform

Unique Identifier: 101

Geoform Origin	Geologic
Geoform	Flat
Geoform Type	Wind Tidal Flat

Description

Definition

A broad, low-lying, nearly level sand flat that is alternately flooded by ponded rainwater or inundated by wind-driven marine and estuarine waters. Salinity fluctuations and prolonged periods of exposure preclude establishment of most types of vegetation (except for mats of filamentous blue-green algae).