Lagoon

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Lagoon

Lagoon (/ləˈɡuːn/) is a term used in the field of Geography and Geology to describe a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water (such as a sea or ocean) by a barrier such as a sandbar, coral reef, or barrier island.

Etymology

The term 'Lagoon' is derived from the Italian 'laguna', which refers to the waters around Venice. The word is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'lacuna', meaning 'a gap or deficiency'.

Related Terms

  • Barrier island: A long, narrow island lying parallel and close to the mainland, protecting the mainland from erosion and storms.
  • Coral reef: A large underwater structure made of dead and living corals (in particular, species of corals belonging to the Anthozoa class).
  • Sandbar: A long, narrow bank of sand in a body of water.
  • Brackish water: Water that has more salinity than fresh water, but not as much as seawater.
  • Estuary: A partially enclosed, coastal water body where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with salt water from the sea.

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