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Geomorphology (Geomorphic Processes and Landforms - Coastal) ; Introduction, Coastal Zones, Waves and Tides, Geomorphology of Coasts, Divisions of Coastal Zones, Five Major Zones, Features of Shoreline
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Introduction
- Geomorphology is the study of landforms formed by various geological agents.
- Waves and currents are important dynamic, never-ending mechanisms that act on coastal areas among geological agents.
- Seas and oceans are constantly sculpting the edges of continents, resulting in a variety of landforms along the coasts.
- Coastal zones are extremely vulnerable.
- The continental shelves and near-shore areas cover about 5% of the world՚s land area.
- Despite this, two-thirds of the world՚s population lives near coasts around the world.
- Throughout history, people have been drawn to settle along the coasts.
- It is pr…
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Beach Cycles; Features of a Coastline, Forces Acting on Shorelines, Sea Waves, Classification of Waves, Longshore Drift, Tides, Tidal Currents, Long-Shore Currents
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Beach Cycles
- The ability of a beach to rebuild itself makes it a formidable fortress against the sea.
- Whereas headlands and cliffs erode, beaches can withstand the wrath of the sea.
- A beach can store and grow sand over years of good sea winds, few rains or storms, and plenty of sunshine.
- The sand pump causes the beach to become steeper as it pumps sand from the wet beach.
- The beach can erode and lie flatter during years with opposing conditions.
- Based on these characteristics, beaches are classified as having high, low, or moderate energy.
- Summer months are typically marked by high energy levels.
- The onset of monsoon causes an increase in wave height, resulting in significa…
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