Coastal Geomorphology An Introduction [Paperback]

Coastal Geomorphology, Second Edition is a comprehensive and systematic introduction to this subject and demonstrates the dynamic nature of coastal landforms, providing a background for analytical planning and management strategies in coastal areas that are subject to continuing changes.

This introductory textbook has been completely revised and updated, and is accompanied by a website which provides additional illustrations, global examples, case-studies and more detailed and advanced information on topics referenced in the book, together with explanations of terminology, annotated references and research material.

Preface to the second edition xi

Acknowledgements xiii

List of Figures xv

List of Tables and Panels xxiii

1 Introduction 01

1.1 Coastal geomorphology 01

1.2 Terminology 02

1.3 Ancient coastlines 03

1.4 Coastline morphology 05

1.5 Coastline length 07

1.6 Coastal evolution 08

1.7 Changing coastlines 09

1.8 Summary 11

2 Coastal processes 13

2.1 Introduction 13

2.2 Waves 13

2.3 Tides 25

2.4 Storm surges 31

2.5 Tsunamis 32

2.6 Currents 34

2.7 Nearshore water circulation 35

2.8 Wind action 36

2.9 Other processes 36

2.10 Modelling coastal processes 36

2.11 Summary 37

3 Land and sea level changes 39

3.1 Introduction 39

3.2 Mean sea level 39

3.3 Causes of sea level change 40