Books /Advances in Coastal Geology

9781639899746

States Academic Press

English

2025

$ 155

Coastal geology is the study of coastal regions, focusing on the dynamic processes and landforms that characterize these areas. It examines how the interactions between the land, ocean, and atmosphere shape coastlines. Key processes include erosion, sediment transport, and deposition, driven by waves, tides, and currents. Coastal geologists analyze various features like beaches, dunes, cliffs, estuaries, and barrier islands, understanding their formation, evolution, and response to natural and anthropogenic influences. This field is crucial for addressing coastal hazards such as erosion, sea-level rise, and storm impacts, as well as for managing coastal resources and habitats. Through understanding past and present coastal changes, geologists can predict future trends, aiding in sustainable coastal development and conservation efforts. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of this field are examined here in detail. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. This book will help new researchers by foregrounding their knowledge in the branch of coastal geology.