Sediment Fluxes in Coastal Areas

This book presents a detailed analysis and synthesis of the processes affecting sediments fluxes from watershed to worldwide coastal systems. The volume provides a comprehensive overview and constitutes a systematic description of the response of coastal systems to global and local changes, like cli...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Maanan, Mohamed (Editor), Robin, Marc (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2015, 2015
Edition:1st ed. 2015
Series:Coastal Research Library
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book presents a detailed analysis and synthesis of the processes affecting sediments fluxes from watershed to worldwide coastal systems. The volume provides a comprehensive overview and constitutes a systematic description of the response of coastal systems to global and local changes, like climate change, sea level, land use and land cover change. The case studies cover a sequence of coastal environments such as lagoons, bays, estuaries, deltas and beaches. Sediment Fluxes in Coastal Areas is designed for researchers, professionals and for course-use in hydrology, oceanography, geography, geology, geomorphology and environmental science
Physical Description:XVII, 227 p. 98 illus., 59 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9789401792608