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FRINGING REEF#Coralreefs◇ Coral reefs developed along the
continental margins or along the islands are called
fringing reefs.◇ The
seaward slope is steep and vertical while the
landward slope is gentle.◇ The upper surface is
uneven and
corrugated.
◇ Though fringing reefs are usually attached to the
coastal land but sometimes there is gap between them and land and thus lagoon is formed between the fringing reef and the land. Such lagoon is called
boat channel.◇ Coral reefs are generally
long but narrow in width. The continuity of coral reefs is broken wherever rivers drain into the seas and oceans.
◇ Coral reefs are basically of two types e.g. (i)
coral reefs facing open ocean and (ii)
coral reefs protected by a barrier. Such fringing reefs are found along Sakau island, southern Florida, Mehetia island (of Society Group of Islands) etc.
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