Coastal Geomorphology: An IntroductionWiley, 3.3.2008 - 411 sivua Coastal Geomorphology, Second Edition is a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the subject and demonstrates the dynamic nature of coastal landforms, providing a background for analytical planning and management strategies in coastal areas subject to continuing changes. This introductory textbook has been completely revised and updated, and is supplemented by a website which provides additional illustrations, global examples, case studies and more detailed and advanced information on topics referenced in the book, together with the reader with a coastal geomorphology in formation system that will enable them to follow up particular topics in more detail if required. This book will be an invaluable reference fro undergraduate and graduate students taking relevant courses within physical geography, geology and other related earth and environmental science subjects.
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Sisältö
Coastal processes | 13 |
Land and sea level changes | 39 |
Cliffs | 67 |
Shore platforms | 117 |
Beaches | 143 |
Beach erosion | 201 |
Spits barriers and bars | 223 |
Coastal dunes | 247 |
Estuaries and lagoons | 295 |
Deltas | 331 |
Coral and algal reefs | 349 |
Future coasts | 365 |
References | 387 |
69 | 394 |
133 | 405 |
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Intertidal wetlands | 271 |