Author: William Allen WhitePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coasts
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Land and Water Resources, Historical Changes, and Dune Criticality
Author: William Allen WhitePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coasts
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
National Assessment of Shoreline Change: Part 1
Author: Robert A. MortonPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437902596
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Beach erosion is a chronic problem along open-ocean shores of the U.S. As coastal populations continue to grow and community infrastructures are threatened by erosion, there is increased demand for accurate info. regarding past and present trends and rates of shoreline movement, and a need for a comprehensive analysis of shoreline movement. This report on states bordering the Gulf of Mexico (Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas) summarizes the methods of analysis, interprets the results, provides explanations regarding the historical and present trends and rates of change, and describes how different coastal communities are responding to coastal erosion in 2004 (prior to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita). Illustrations.
Report to Congress
Author: United States. National Park Service. Coastal Barriers Study GroupPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Barrier islands
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Handbook of Coastal Processes and Erosion
Author: Paul D. KomarPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351081357
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
The objective of this book is to focus on the physical processes that cause coastal erosion.Many scientists and engineers have focused their research on the entire range of physical processes from the waves and the currents in the nearshore to the response of the beach, via sand transport, resulting in a changing coastal morphology. Of these many processes, this book focuses only on those which directly relate the generation of coastal erosion. Some chapters deal exclusively with the physical processes, while others provide examples of erosion problems although most of the chapter topics have clear implications for issues of coastal-zone management, these issues are not belaboured as several other books are already available in this area. The objective is to provide state-of-the-art presentation of the science of coastal erosion processes.
Developments and Applications of Geomorphology
Author: J. E. CostaPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642697593
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
The last decade has seen a remarkable increase in the application of geomorphology for numerous projects and investigations. Geomor phology is now viewed as an indispensable partner of engineering and geology in the world of applied science. For a discipline with few independent theories of its own, geomorphology has become a cosmopolitan science, drawing on many topics from allied sciences. To compile a list of successful and viable applications and contribu tions would be an arduous chore, if not an impossible task. Instead we have compiled a set of invited papers that represent some of the practical developments and uses of geomorphology over the past de cade. Such a compilation of papers will reflect our own back grounds, biases, associations, and personal and professional expe riences. We make no apologies for the topics omitted, but recognize that this volume could be prohibitively large if all the subdivisions of geomorphology were equally and fully covered. Our goal in assembling the papers for this volume was to empha size the concepts, principles, and applications of geomorphology. While techniques, procedures and practical applications are stressed, the reason for each investigation is as important as the method em ployed. This book, therefore, represents the methods used and reasons for applying geomorphology. Where case studies are used, they serve as examples that can be applied in related situations, similar settings and other locations. The authors have successfully addressed this goal in a broad selection of chapter topics.
Proposed Changes to the Coastal Barrier Resources System
Author: Report to Congress, Coastal Barrier Resources System
Author: United States. National Park Service. Coastal Barriers Study GroupPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Barrier islands
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Proceedings of the Conference on Coastal Erosion and Wetland Modification in Louisiana
Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Office of Biological ServicesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Beach erosion
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
The Impact of Global Warming on Texas
Author: Jurgen SchmandtPublisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292773366
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
When The Impact of Global Warming on Texas was first published in 1995, it discussed climate change as a likely future phenomenon, predicted by scientific studies. This entirely rewritten second edition presents evidence that early climate change impacts can now be observed and identifies the threats climate change will pose to Texas through the year 2050. It also offers the hopeful message that corrective action, if taken now, can avert unmanageable consequences. The book begins with a discussion of climate science and modeling and the information that can be derived from these sources for Texas. The authors follow this with an analysis of actual climate trends in the various Texas climate regions, including a predicted rise in temperatures of 5.4 degrees F (plus or minus 1.8 F) by the end of the century. This could lead to less rainfall and higher evaporation, especially in regions that are already dry. Other important effects include possible changes in El Niño (climate variability) patterns and hurricane behaviors. Taking into account projected population growth, subsequent chapters explore likely trends with respect to water availability, coastal impacts, and biodiversity. The authors then look at the issues from a policy perspective, focusing on Texas's importance to the national economy as an energy producer, particularly of oil and gas. They recommend that Texas develop its own climate change policy to serve the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing energy independence, ensuring regional security, and improving management of water, air, land, and wildlife.
Report to Congress, Coastal Barrier Resources System: Main report
Author: United States. National Park Service. Coastal Barriers Study GroupPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Barrier islands
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description