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Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology
Gerd Masselink
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Description for Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology
Paperback. Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology explores the varied environments and processes that occur along the world's coastlines, with an emphasis on technical examination, case studies that demonstrate theory in action and the impact of climate change on the coasts of the future. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 662.
The world's coastlines represent a myriad of dynamic and constantly changing environments. Heavily settled and intensely used areas, they are of enormous importance to humans and understanding how they are shaped and change is crucial to our future. Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphologybegins by discussing coastal systems and shows how these systems link to the processes examined in detail throughout the book. These include the morphodynamic paradigm, tides, waves and sediment transport. Later chapters explore fluvial deltas, estuaries, beaches and barriers, coastal sand dunes and geologically-influenced coasts such as cliffs, coral reefs and atolls. A new chapter ... Read more
The world's coastlines represent a myriad of dynamic and constantly changing environments. Heavily settled and intensely used areas, they are of enormous importance to humans and understanding how they are shaped and change is crucial to our future. Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphologybegins by discussing coastal systems and shows how these systems link to the processes examined in detail throughout the book. These include the morphodynamic paradigm, tides, waves and sediment transport. Later chapters explore fluvial deltas, estuaries, beaches and barriers, coastal sand dunes and geologically-influenced coasts such as cliffs, coral reefs and atolls. A new chapter ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781444122404
SKU
V9781444122404
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-4
About Gerd Masselink
Gerhard Masselink, Professor of Coastal Geomorphology, University of Plymouth, UK Michael Hughes, Senior Lecturer in Geosciences, University of Sydney, Australia Jasper Knight, Lecturer in Geography, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
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