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In geography, what is a tombolo?

Question #151551. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Aug 07 2024.
Originally posted Aug 07 2024 8:16 PM.

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A tombolo is a tiny isthmus, usually of sand, that connects two landforms like islands. If a string of islands are connected by tombolo then they are called a tombolo cluster. Islands that are attached by a tombolo are called tied islands. The word tombolo is Italian for pillow or cushion.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tombolo
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Aug 07 2024.
Aug 07 2024, 8:18 PM
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