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

• Main Authors: Scheffers, Anja M. (Author), Scheffers, Sander R. (Author), Kelletat, Dieter H. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2012.
• Series: Coastal Research Library, 2
• Subjects: 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...

Table of Contents:

• 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.