questionedithistorytranslationsCurrent version This is the accepted version. added by Kasia Aug. 13, 2012, 9:48 a.m. What is this narrow strip of land, attaching an island to the mainland, called? skerrysandietombolosplitTombolos are formed by wave refraction. As the waves near an island, they are slowed by the shallow water surrounding it. These waves then refract or "bend" around the island to the opposite side as they approach, sweeping sediment together from both sides.KasiaShare and bring new players to the game!0Very uninterestingToo difficultPoorly writtenIncorrect or questionableCorrect this question0Very interesting!reach: rather globalgeologynatureseasshoresHistory This is initial version of the question. added by Kasia Aug. 13, 2012, 9:48 a.m. How is this narrow strip of land, attaching an island to the mainland, called? skerrysandietombolosplitTombolos are formed by wave refraction. As the waves near an island, they are slowed by the shallow water surrounding it. These waves then refract or "bend" around the island to the opposite side as they approach, sweeping sediment together from both sides.Kasiareach: rather globalgeologynatureseasshores This is a correction, already accepted and applied to the original question. added by Norman March 19, 2018, 10:22 p.m. +3 This change is good globalquiz.orgWhat is this narrow strip of land, attaching an island to the mainland, called? skerrysandietombolosplitTombolos are formed by wave refraction. As the waves near an island, they are slowed by the shallow water surrounding it. These waves then refract or "bend" around the island to the opposite side as they approach, sweeping sediment together from both sides.Normanreach: rather globalgeologynatureseasshoresVotes Acceptable globalquiz.org