Recurved Spit
A spit landform with a distinctive curve at its terminus, created when the sediment-transporting current is deflected by opposing flows or changing wind patterns.
Real World
Spurn Head on the Humber Estuary is a classic recurved spit; tidal currents from the Humber deflect its southern tip westward, and historical maps show multiple earlier recurves preserved as lateral ridges along its length.
Exam Focus
Describe the role of secondary/tidal currents explicitly when explaining the recurve — a common error is attributing the curve solely to a change in coastline direction.
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