The Coastlines of the World with Google Earth Understanding our Environment /

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Scheffers, Anja M. (Συγγραφέας), Scheffers, Sander R. (Συγγραφέας), Kelletat, Dieter H. (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2012.
• Σειρά: Coastal Research Library, 2
• Θέματα: Earth sciences.; Geology.; Oceanography.; Coasts.; Physical geography.; Ecology.; Earth Sciences.; Coastal Sciences.; Physical Geography.

Far away shores, exotic islands or adventurous sea voyages -  coasts are the destination of dreams for millions of people around the globe. Large numbers of people also call coasts their home; in many countries a narrow coastal strip is densely populated making these places vulnerable to marine natu...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Introduction: Oceans and Coastlines
• The Oceans
• Coastal Forms and Landscapes
• Coastlines Dominated by Ingression
• Permafrost Coastlines with Ingression
• Coastal Forms of Destruction: Cliffs, Platforms and Bio-erosion
• Sedimentary Coasts
• Coasts Dominated by Organisms
• Uplifted Coastal Features by Neotectonics and Glacio- Isostasy
• Coastal Hazards: Storm Floods and Tsunamis
• Shorelines Modified by Man and Aquafarming.