Waves, tides, and shallow-water processes /
The text begins by describing waves, their measurement and characteristics, their behaviour in shallow water, and unusual waves. Next, mainly theoretical aspects are considered of sediment movement and deposition by currents, before discussing wave action in the littoral zone, tidal current action o...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford ; Boston :
Butterworth/Heinemann, in association with the Open University,
[1997, 1989]
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| Edition: | Reprinted with corrections. |
| Series: | Open University oceanography series.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The text begins by describing waves, their measurement and characteristics, their behaviour in shallow water, and unusual waves. Next, mainly theoretical aspects are considered of sediment movement and deposition by currents, before discussing wave action in the littoral zone, tidal current action on tidal flat and in estuaries, and the interaction of waves, tides, and river flow in deltas. Finally, we examine shelf-sea processes, including an outline of their mineral resources. |
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| Item Description: | Prepared by the Oceanography Course Team. "First edition, 1989; reprinted with corrections 1991, 1995, 1997"--Title page verso |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (187 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 161) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781483292717 1483292711 |