Beaches Of The Western Australian Coast
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Author | : Andrew D. Short |
Publisher | : Sydney University Press |
Total Pages | : 445 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0958650438 |
Beaches of the Western Australian Coast covers the Western Australian coast between Eucla and Roebuck Bay, and includes Rottnest Island. It begins with three chapters that provide a background to the physical nature and evolution of the Western Australian coast and its 2,051 mainland beach systems. Chapter one covers the geological evolution of the coast and the role climate, wave, tides and wind in shaping the present coast and beaches. Chapter two presents in more detail the 16 types of beach systems that occur along the Western Australian coast, and chapter three discusses the types of beach hazards along the coast and the role of Surf Lifesaving Western Australia in mitigating these hazards. Chapter four presents a description of each of the 2,051 mainland beaches, as well as 63 beaches on Rottnest Island. The description of each beach includes its name, location, physical characteristics, access and facilities, with specific comments on its surf zone character and physical hazards, and its suitability for swimming, surfing and fishing. Based on the physical hazards, all beaches are rated in terms of public safety and scaled from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous).
Author | : Andrew D. Short |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 1261 |
Release | : 2019-08-29 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3030142949 |
This book describes the entire coast and beaches and barrier systems of Australia. It covers the coastal processes and systems that form and impact Australia's 30.000 km coast, 12.000 beaches and 2750 barrier systems. These processes include geology, geomorphology, climate, waves, tides, currents, sediment supply, as well as coastal ecosystems. The coast is divided into tropical northern and southern temperate provinces, within which are seven divisions, 23 regions and 354 coastal sediment compartments each of which is described in detail in the 34 chapters. Within these systems are the full range of wave through tide-dominated beaches and barriers ranging from cheniers to massive transgressive dune systems together with a range of onshore and longshore sand transport systems. This is an up to date reference for the entire coast, its present condition and likely responses to the impacts of climate change.
Author | : Andrew D. Short |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2009-04-14 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780521873987 |
The Coast of Australia provides the first comprehensive account of the Australian coast.
Author | : Andrew D. Short |
Publisher | : Sydney University Press |
Total Pages | : 408 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1920898158 |
Produced by the Australian Beach Safety and Management Program, a joint project of the Coastal Studies Unit, University of Sydney and Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd.
Author | : Andrew D. Short |
Publisher | : Sydney University Press |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1920898123 |
Beaches of the Tasmanian Coast and Islands covers the beaches of the Tasmanian coast, together with those on Maria, Bruny, King, Robbins, Walker and Flinders islands - in all, 1,617 beaches spread along 3,030 km of coast. This book has two aims. First, to provide the public with general information on the origin and nature of all Tasmania's beaches, including the contribution of geology, oceanography, climate and biota to the beaches, and information on beach hazards and safety. Second, to provide a description of each beach, including its name(s), location, access, facilities, dimensions and the character of the beach and surf zone. The book comments on the suitability of the beach for bathing, surfing and fishing, with special emphasis on the natural hazards. Based on the physical hazards, all beaches are rated in terms of public safety and scaled from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous).
Author | : P. Bishop |
Publisher | : Geological Society of London |
Total Pages | : 344 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Geomorphology |
ISBN | : 9781862393141 |
Australian Landscapes provides an up-to-date statement on the geomorphology of Australia. Karst, desert, bedrock rivers, coasts, submarine geomorphology, biogeomorphology and tectonics are all covered, aided by the latest geochronological techniques and remote sensing approaches. The antiquity and enduring geomorphological stability of the Australian continent are emphasized in several chapters, but the cutting-edge techniques used to establish that stability also reveal much complexity, including areas of considerable recent tectonic activity and a wide range of rates of landscape change. Links to the biological sphere are explored, in relation both to the lengthy human presence on the continent and to a biota that resulted from Cenozoic aridification of the continent, dated using new techniques. New syntheses of glaciation in Tasmania, aridification in South Australia and aeolian activity all focus on Quaternary landscape evolution.
Author | : M. Schwartz |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 1243 |
Release | : 2006-11-08 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1402038801 |
This new Encyclopedia of Coastal Science stands as the latest authoritative source in the field of coastal studies, making it the standard reference work for specialists and the interested lay person. Unique in its interdisciplinary approach. This Encyclopedia features contributions by 245 well-known international specialists in their respective fields and is abundantly illustrated with line-drawings and photographs. Not only does this volume offer an extensive number of entries, it also includes various appendices, an illustrated glossary of coastal morphology and extensive bibliographic listings.
Author | : Western Australian Planning Commission |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Coastal zone management |
ISBN | : 9780730993162 |
It is not intended at the material offered in this manual be a complete guide, but an overview of important considerations for planning and management projects seeking to protect and conserve the coast. Information has been included on planning for management, common coastal management problems, techniques for stabilisation and rehabilitation of coastal landscapes, coastal plants and revegetation, and coastal weeds and weed management.
Author | : Andrew D. Short |
Publisher | : Sydney University Press |
Total Pages | : 373 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0958650411 |
Beaches of the Queensland Coast provides the first description of all Queensland's ocean beaches between Cooktown and Coolangatta, including beaches on 18 islands and in several large bays. It is based on the results of the Australian Beach Safety and Management Program, a nationwide assessment of Australian beach systems. This book has two aims. First, to provide the public with general information on the origin and nature of Queensland's beaches, including the contribution of geology, oceanography, climate and biota to the beaches, and information on beach hazards and safety. Second, to provide a description of each beach, including its name(s), location, access, facilities, dimensions and the character of the beach and surf zone. The book comments on the suitability of the beach for bathing, surfing and fishing, with special emphasis on the natural hazards. Based on the physical hazards, all beaches are rated in terms of public safety and scaled from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous).
Author | : Andrew D. Short |
Publisher | : Sydney University Press |
Total Pages | : 311 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0958650403 |
Beaches of the Victorian Coast and Port Phillip Bay provides the first description of all Victorian ocean and Port Phillip Bay beaches. It is based on the results of the Victorian section of the Australian Beach Safety and Management Program. This book has two aims. First, to provide the public with general information on the origin and nature of all Victoria's beaches, including the contribution of geology, oceanography, climate and biota to the beaches, and information on beach hazards and safety. Second, to provide a description of each beach, including its name(s), location, access, facilities, dimensions and the character of the beach and surf zone. The book comments on the suitability of the beach for bathing, surfing and fishing, with special emphasis on the natural hazards. Based on the physical hazards, all beaches are rated in terms of public safety and scaled from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous).