Self cliffs are formed due to to crashing of
a, waves.
b, wind.
c, gases.

Sea cliffs are steep faces of rock and soil that are formed by destructive waves. Waves crashing against the coastline erode until a notch is formed. The erosion of this notch undercuts the ground above it until it becomes unstable and collapses. This process repeats itself and the sea cliff will continue to retreat

your word would be isle.

isle is an island or peninsula especially a small one.

if you add the letter "a" you get aisle, which is a passage between 2 rows of something like chairs, shelves, or something else.