Sediment Fluxes in Coastal Areas
Author | : Mohamed Maanan |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 236 |
Release | : 2014-10-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789401792608 |
ISBN-13 | : 9401792607 |
Rating | : 4/5 (607 Downloads) |
Download or read book Sediment Fluxes in Coastal Areas written by Mohamed Maanan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.