Waves, Tides and Shallow-Water Processes
Waves, Tides and Shallow-Water Processes
Published on 22. October 2013
187 pages
978-1-4832-9271-7 (ISBN)
Description
The text begins by describing waves, their measurement and characteristics, their behaviour in shallow water, and unusual waves. Next, mainly theoretical aspects are considered of sediment movement and deposition by currents, before discussing wave action in the littoral zone, tidal current action on tidal flat and in estuaries, and the interaction of waves, tides, and river flow in deltas. Finally, we examine shelf-sea processes, including an outline of their mineral resources.
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05/1989
Butterworth-Heinemann
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Waves; Tides; An introduction to shallow-water environments and their sediments; Sediment movement by waves and currents; Beaches and the littoral zone; Tidal flats and estuaries; Deltas; Shelf Seas; Suggested further reading; Answers and comments to questions.
