Shoreline Erosion Control

Yves Earhart

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Sinopse

Shoreline Erosion Control explores nature-based solutions for coastal erosion, emphasizing how understanding natural processes is crucial for effective coastal management. The book highlights the protective roles of tidal barriers like salt marshes, which dissipate wave energy, and the natural ability of barrier islands to adapt through dune formation and sediment transport. Conventional methods often disrupt these natural defenses, leading to further ecological damage. 

 
The book details how beaches and barrier islands respond to erosion, showcasing successful cases of nature-based solutions worldwide, and presents a balanced view of natural and hard engineering approaches. It begins with coastal geomorphology principles, progresses through tidal barrier functions, and concludes with practical coastal management guidelines.

 
This work provides valuable insights for coastal managers, environmental consultants, and students in environmental science, earth sciences, and geography by integrating field observations, lab experiments, and long-term data to show how to work with nature, creating resilient coastlines that protect both property and the environment.

Disponível desde: 18/02/2025.

Comprimento de impressão: 93 páginas.

Ciência e Tecnologia

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