Of particular interest to artists and researchers are unusual weathering forms displayed upon the rocks within the shore zone. Mustoe (1971) studied the shoreline weathering characteristics of the Chuckanut Formation in order to explain some of the curious patterns that resemble cavities (Fig. 18). Mustoe refers to these features as aveoli and attributes their formation to biochemical weathering of the rock surfaces.

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Garfield County, Washington (Wikipedia) Garfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,286, making it the least populous county in Washington; with about 3.2 inhabitants per square mile (1.2/km2), it is also the least densely populated county in Washington. The county seat and only city is Pomeroy.

Coastal Processes of the Whatcom County Mainland (dnr.wa.gov) Numerous natural erosional and depositional processes operate upon shorelines to create a diversity of coastal landforms. Waves are among the most important causes of this diversity as they remove, build, and shape beaches and sea cliffs.