Bay, Gulf

Overview

A sedimentary system composed of a series of sedimentary facies at seashores surrounded by lands such as peninsula. The facies are less subjected to the influences of waves and currents than storm-dominated shelf. Bays are protected from waves and currents by sand spits, longshore bars and barrier islands at the entrances of bays.

Schematic diagram of bay and gulf. Salt marsh and tidal flat are developed at the seashore.