Information AboutCaye |
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A cay (also spelled '''key''', but both are pronounced alike as "kee" Sand cays are formed when Tidal action, Wind and Sea Bird s deposit, over a long period of time, coral Debris and sand onto Reef flats, usually on the Leeward side of the reef, but occasionally on the Windward side. The Weather also affects the formation of cays greatly; large tides would bring much more debris onto the cay and thus make it larger, whilst a Hurricane could completely obliterate a cay. An example of a coral cay is Heron Island . |