Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology

ISBN-13: 9781108424271 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 536 str.

Robin Davidson-Arnott; Bernard Bauer; Chris Houser

Opis

Grounded in current research, this second edition has been thoroughly updated, featuring new topics, global examples and online material.

Recenzje

Praise for the First Edition: 'This excellent book is both well-written and illustrated … it will more than satisfy undergraduate coastal geomorphology students yet it is also clear and accessible enough to be of great use to students from a range of disciplines … one of the best coastal geomorphology texts available.' Jim Hansom, University of Glasgow

Spis treści

Part I. Introduction: 1. Introduction; 2. Coastal geomorphology; Part II. Coastal Processes: 3. Sea level; 4. Wind-generated waves; 5. Wave dynamics; 6. Surf zone circulation; 7. Coastal sediment transport; Part III. Coastal Systems: 8. Beach and nearshore systems; 9. Coastal sand dunes and Aeolian processes; 10. Barrier systems; 11. Saltmarshes and mangroves; 12. Coral reefs and atolls; 13. Cliffed and rocky coasts.