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Informationen zum Autor Eric Charles Frederick Bird, Principal Fellow, Department of Geography, University of Melbourne, Australia. 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 this subject and demonstrates the dynamic nature of coastal landforms, providing a background for analytical planning and management strategies in coastal areas that are subject to continuing changes. 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 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
List of contents
Preface to the 2nd edition.
Acknowledgements.
1. Introduction.
2. Coastal processes.
3. Land and sea level changes.
4. Cliffs.
5. Shore platforms.
6. Beaches.
7. Beach erosion.
8. Spits, barriers and bars.
9. Coastal dunes.
10. Intertidal wetlands.
11. Estuaries and lagoons.
12. Deltas.
13. Coral and algal reefs.
14 Future coasts.
References.
Reference Citations - Index to Text.
