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barrier island

Japanese translation: 防波島

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English term or phrase:barrier island
Japanese translation:防波島

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00:54 Oct 6, 2008
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Science - Geology
Additional field(s): Geography
English term or phrase: barrier island
Definition from CENGAGE learning:
A ridge of sand that runs parallel to the main coast but is separated from it by a bay or lagoon. Barrier islands range from 10 to 100 kilometers in length and from 2 to 5 kilometers in width. A barrier island may be as high as 6 meters above sea level. barrier reef A long, narrow reef that runs parallel to the main coast but is separated from it by a wide lagoon.

Example sentence(s):
  • Many people own vacation homes or condominiums on barrier islands, and more barrier islands are being developed for tourism. However, barrier islands are fragile, constantly changing ecosystems that are important for coastal geology and ecology. HowStuffWorks
  • The center provides a focal point for the Archie Carr Refuge and the associated barrier island by providing exhibit space, a presentation hall, and ongoing educational programs that promote stewardship of the area’s fragile natural resources. Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
  • Because of the lack of development, North Captiva Island is one of the last barrier islands home to bobcats and river otters. Barrier island Beach Rental
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防波島
Definition:
島または陸地の沖合いに、海岸線に沿ってほぼ平行に隆起した地形のこと。防波堤のような役割を果たす。
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防波島


Definition from own experience or research:
島または陸地の沖合いに、海岸線に沿ってほぼ平行に隆起した地形のこと。防波堤のような役割を果たす。

Example sentence(s):
  • ステファン・レザーマン博士（Dr. Stephen Leatherman）が、ケープコッド国立海浜公園の設立と、連邦政府による防波島法の可決に有効となるケープコッドの研究調査を開始 - アースウォッチ  
  • フロリダ湾岸の防波島沿岸部の砂地に生息するビーチマウスはフクロウや鷹の獲物であるが、カモフラージュすることで生き延びている。 - Science 2006年7月7日号  

Explanation:
サンゴの発達により形成された場合は、一般的に「堡礁」または「堡礁島」と呼ばれますが、上記の場合、人工のものや他の自然現象により発達したものも含めます。
MKStar
United States
Local time: 14:18
Native speaker of: Japanese
PRO pts in category: 12

Votes in favor of/against selecting this as the best translation of the term asked
Yes  Yasutomo Kanazawa
241 days
Yes  Minoru Kuwahara: 防波島・・・初めて聞きました。防波堤のような役割を果たす地形が陸地にくっついていれば砂嘴で、離れていれば防波島なのでしょう。日本のように小じんまりとした環境よりもアメリカのようにダイナミックな海岸地理に見られることが多く、フロリダ沖、テキサス沖、ノースカロライナ沖などに代表的な地形が見られるらしいですね。-
346 days
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