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Examines the various shapes taken by a beach to dissipate wave energy. Two beaches are compared: a steep one with sand and shingle, and a flat one. Field measurement and laboratory demonstration show how wave type and sediment variability cause changes in the beach profile.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Granada Television International
Other Authors: Harrison, Eric, Foster, Charles
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2003]
Series:Geography today (DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:
Beaches.
Beach erosion.
Ocean waves.
Educational films.

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