Coastal Geomorphology : An Introduction - 2nd ed

Informationen zum Autor Tanya Bird is an author/mum/Lego expert who lives in Melbourne with her hubby, three lively boys, a quirky greyhound, and a lazy whippet. Amid the chaos, she writes high-emotion Romance. She's a lover of horses, pancakes, satire and dance who dreams of one day attacking her rather long bucket list.You can find her on Facebook @TanyaBirdAuthor, Instagram @tanyabirdauthor or hiding in the pantry with her stash of chocolate.Exclusive free reads at tanyabird.com Klappentext 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.* Completely revised and updated to include recent events such as the Indian Ocean tsunami and New Orleans flooding* Provides global examples of coastal features and process relationships from Britain, Europe, North America and Australasia* A systematic approach to coastal geomorphology to enhance student understanding* Includes key discussion on the effects of human activity on coasts and their continuing contribution to coastal landform changes* Includes a website with further references and case studies Zusammenfassung 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.* Completely revised and updated to include recent events such as the Indian Ocean tsunami and New Orleans flooding* Provides global examples of coastal features and process relationships from Britain, Europe, North America and Australasia* A systematic approach to coastal geomorphology to enhance student understanding* Includes key discussion on the effects of human activity on coasts and their continuing contribution to coastal landform changes* Includes a website with further references and case studies Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface to the second edition xi Acknowledgements xiii List of Figures xv List of Tables and Panels xxiii 1 Introduction 01 1.1 Coastal geomorphology 01 1.2 Terminology 02 1.3 Ancient coastlines 03 1.4 Coastline morphology 05 1.5 Coastline length 07 1.6 Coastal evolution 08 1.7 Changing coastlines 09 1.8 Summary 11 2 Coastal processes 13 2.1 Introduction 13 2.2 Waves 13 2.3 Tides 25 2.4 Storm surges 31 2.5 Tsunamis 32 2.6 Currents 34 2.7 Nearshore water circula...

List of contents

Preface to the second edition xi
Acknowledgements xiii

List of Figures xv

List of Tables and Panels xxiii

1 Introduction 01

1.1 Coastal geomorphology 01

1.2 Terminology 02

1.3 Ancient coastlines 03

1.4 Coastline morphology 05

1.5 Coastline length 07

1.6 Coastal evolution 08

1.7 Changing coastlines 09

1.8 Summary 11

2 Coastal processes 13

2.1 Introduction 13

2.2 Waves 13

2.3 Tides 25

2.4 Storm surges 31

2.5 Tsunamis 32

2.6 Currents 34

2.7 Nearshore water circulation 35

2.8 Wind action 36

2.9 Other processes 36

2.10 Modelling coastal processes 36

2.11 Summary 37

3 Land and sea level changes 39

3.1 Introduction 39

3.2 Mean sea level 39

3.3 Causes of sea level change 40

3.4 Measuring changes of level 45

3.5 Correlation and dating of former coastlines 46

3.6 Emerged coastlines 46

3.7 Submerged coastlines 51

3.8 Sea level variations 53

3.9 Late Quaternary sea level changes 53

3.10 Modern sea level changes 58

3.11 Recent changes of land and sea level 62

3.12 Future sea level changes 65

3.13 Summary 66

4 Cliffs 67

4.1 Introduction 67

4.2 Cliff evolution 69

4.3 Cliff morphology 74

4.4 Cliff weathering in cold climates 85

4.5 Cliffs and bluffs on humid tropical coasts 86

4.6 Cliff dissection 87

4.7 Outlines in plan of cliffed coasts 95

4.8 Coastal landslides 98

4.9 Rates of cliff recession 102

4.10 Summary 106

5 Shore platforms 107

5.1 Shore processes 107

5.2 Shore platforms 113

5.3 Plunging cliffs 130

5.4 Summary 132

6 Beaches 133

6.1 Introduction 133

6.2 Beach sediments 134

6.3 Evolution of beaches 137

6.4 Provenance of beach sediments 138

6.5 Weathering of beach material 160

6.6 Beach rock 161

6.7 Nearshore processes 162

6.8 Beach morphology 162

6.9 Beach outlines in plan 164

6.10 Beach outlines in profile 171

6.11 Beach morphodynamics and beach states 179

6.12 Use of models 181

6.13 Beach compartments 182

6.14 Beach budgets 183

6.15 Tracing beach sediment flow 184

6.16 Lateral grading 187

6.17 Prograding beaches 190

6.18 Beach ridges 193

6.19 Cheniers 197

6.20 Beach lobes 198

6.21 Summary 200

7 Beach erosion 201

7.1 Introduction 201

7.2 The multiple causes of beach erosion 217

7.3 Effects of artificial structures on beaches 218

7.4 Beach nourishment 219

7.5 Summary 221

8 Spits, barriers and bars 223

8.1 Introduction 223

8.2 Spits 223

8.3 Tombolos 229

8.4 Cuspate and lobate spits 230

8.5 Cuspate and lobate forelands 234

8.6 Coastal barriers and barrier islands 235

8.7 Intertidal sandflats 242

8.8 Bars and troughs 242

8.9 Sand shoals 245

8.10 Ripples 245

8.11 Sandstone reefs 246

8.12 Summary 246

9 Coastal dunes 247

9.1 Introduction 247

9.2 Foredunes 250

9.3 Backshore cliffing of dunes 252

9.4 Parallel dunes 253

9.5 Blow-outs and parabolic dunes 255

9.6 Transgressive dunes 258

9.7 Cliff-top dunes 261

9.8 Dunes on shingle 261

9.9 Rates of dune movement 262

9.10 Dune calcarenite 263

9.11 Machair 265

9.12 Coastal dunes in the humid tropics 266

9.13 Old and new dunes 267

9.14 Dune sandrock 268

9.15 Dune lakes 268

9.16 Summary 268

10 Intertidal wetlands 271

10.1 Introduction 271

10.2 Intertidal morphology 271

10.3 Sources of intertidal sediments 274

10.4 Mudflats 274

10.5 Intertidal vegetation 276

10.6 Sea-grass beds 276

10.7 Salt marshes 277

10.8 Mangroves 286

10.9 Freshwater swamps 293

10.10 Summary 294

11 Estuaries and lagoons 295

11.1 Introduction 295

11.2 Rias 295

11.3 Fiords 296

11.4 Fiards 298

11.5 Calanques 298

11.6 Sharms and sebkhas 298

11.7 Estuaries 299

11.8 Coastal lagoons 311

11.9 Summary 329

12 Deltas 331

12.1 Introduction 331

12.2 Delta components 331

12.3 Deltaic processes 332

12.4 The Mississippi delta 334

12.5 Delt

Product details

• Authors: BIRD, Eric Bird, Eric C F Bird, Eric C. F. Bird, BIRD ERIC
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.01.2008
• EAN: 9780470517307
• ISBN: 978-0-470-51730-7
• No. of pages: 434
• Dimensions: 189 mm x 247 mm x 23 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; Geologie, Umweltforschung, Geomorphologie, Geowissenschaften, Geographie, Geography, Environmental Studies, Physische Geographie, Earth Sciences, Physical geography, Geomorphology, Environmental Management, Policy & Planning, Umweltmanagement, Politik u. -Planung, Geology & Geophysics, Geologie u. Geophysik, Physiogeographie