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Sandy beach morphodynamics / edited by Derek W.T. Jackson, Andrew D. Short.

Other author/creatorJackson, Derek W. T.
Other author/creatorShort, Andrew D.
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoAmsterdam, Netherlands ; Cambridge, MA : Elsevier, [2020]
Descriptionxx, 793 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 23 cm
Supplemental Content Full text available from eBook - Earth and Planetary Sciences 2020 [EBCEPS20]
Subject(s)
Beaches.
Coast changes.
Sediment transport.
Bathing Beaches
Plages.
Littoral--Modifications.
Sédiments (Géologie)--Transport.
Abstract Sandy beaches represent some of the most dynamic environments on Earth and examining their morphodynamic behaviour over different temporal and spatial scales is challenging, relying on multidisciplinary approaches and techniques. Sandy Beach Morphodynamics brings together the latest research on beach systems and their morphodynamics and the ways in which they are studied in 29 chapters that review the full spectrum of beach morphodynamics. The chapters are written by leading experts in the field and provide introductory level understanding of physical processes and resulting landforms, along with more advanced discussions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2021278740
ISBN9780081029275 (hbk)
ISBN0081029276

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