Chenier

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A chenier is a ridge formed by the lateral transport and reworking of deltaic sediments, usually containing large amounts of shell deposits. Cheniers are named for the oak trees (chene -French for oak) found growing on the ridges.[1]

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  1. http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/fringe/glossary.html

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