The beach book: science of the shore
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1. Verfasser: Hobbs, C. H. 1946- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York Columbia University Press ©2012
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Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Beaches; 2. Wind; 3. Waves; 4. Tides; 5. Sediments; 6. Barrier Islands and Tidal Inlets; 7. Sand Dunes and Salt Marshes; 8. Sea Level and Sea-Level Rise; 9. Storms and Storm Surge; 10. Erosion and Shore Protection; Appendix 1. Units of Speed: Approximate Conversion Factors; Appendix 2. Beaufort Scale; Appendix 3. Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale; Glossary; Bibliography; Index
For those with a curiosity about shores or a desire to better understand them, The Beach Book shares the basic science behind waves, tides, sea level, sand dunes, salt marshes, and beach erosion. It tells sunbathers why the beach widens and narrows from week to week and helps boaters and anglers understand why tidal inlets change. It gives home buyers insight into gauging erosion rates and provides natural-resource managers and concerned citizens with richer information on sediments, erosion control, beach nourishment, and coastal-zone development. Carl Hobbs also proposes methods
ISBN:0231504136
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