Coastal cliffs [electronic resource] : morphology and management / Eric Bird.
2016
GB451.2
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Title
Coastal cliffs [electronic resource] : morphology and management / Eric Bird.
ISBN
9783319290843 (electronic book)
3319290843 (electronic book)
9783319290836
3319290843 (electronic book)
9783319290836
Published
[Cham] : Springer, 2016.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-29084-3 doi
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GB451.2
Dewey Decimal Classification
551.45/7
Summary
This book offers an insight into the global occurrence, geomorphology, evolution, weathering and erosion of coastal cliffs and bluffs. Stabilization and preservation of cliffs are treated in detail. Mitigation of cliff hazards and preservation of scenic features and sites of scientific importance requires effective coastal cliff management that can only be based on thorough knowledge of the physical processes at work. Cliffs have been cut in various geological formations, and have taken shape as a sequel to a world-wide sea level rise. Most cliffs have receded as the result of weathering and erosion, but some are now stable. Where they are actively receding, consuming useful agricultural or forested land or threatening coastal structures such as roads, buildings and seaside towns, it may be necessary to halt their retreat, or at least to modify it, by coastal cliff management.
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SpringerBriefs in earth sciences.
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Coastal Cliffs: Morphology and Management
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Evolution of Cliffs
Processes on Cliffs
Rates of Cliff Recession
Cliff Hazards
Scenic and Scientific Values
Stabilisation of Cliffs
Summary.
Evolution of Cliffs
Processes on Cliffs
Rates of Cliff Recession
Cliff Hazards
Scenic and Scientific Values
Stabilisation of Cliffs
Summary.