Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology, Masselink 9781138458123..

Name: Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology, Masselink 9781138458123..
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Introduction to Coastal Processes and GeomorphologyAuthor(s): Gerd Masselink, Michael Hughes, Jasper Knight\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138458123, 978-1138458123\nSynopsis\nThe 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 [url] 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 addresses the forward-facing aspect of coastal morphodynamics, including the.