The evolving coast

著者

• Davis, Richard A. (Richard Albert)

書誌事項

The evolving coast

Richard A. Davis, Jr

（Scientific American library, 48）

Scientific American Library : Distributed by W.H. Freeman and Co., c1994

注記

Bibliography: p. 219-224

Includes index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

A coastline can be a scene of dramatic confrontation or peaceful resolve as the water meets the land. In this strikingly illustrated volume, geologist Richard Davis explores the evolution, nature, and dynamics of all kinds of coastal systems-from rugged cliffs with crashing surf; to wide sandy beaches with gentle waves; to deltas, coastal bays, estuaries, lagoons, and barrier islands. Throughout, Davis focuses on the two major influences that shape a coastline's distinctive personality: tectonic plate movement within the earth and changes in sea level. He concludes by assessing the growing pressures that increased human and commercial activity are putting on natural coastal systems.

「Nielsen BookData」 より

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BA22795560
• ISBN:
  • 0716750422
• LCCN: 93025452
• 出版国コード: us
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: New York
• ページ数/冊数: x, 231 p.
• 大きさ: 25 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : GB451.2
  • DC20 : 551.4/57
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Coast changes
• 親書誌ID:
  • BA00143577