this issue). Sand deposition, accretion, and erosion within the coastal environment result in the development of a variety of dune morphologies; however, a general classification into primary and ...

Aa Aa Aa For large-scale coastal dune development there needs to be a suitable wind regime, large reserves of sand and suitable nearshore, beach and back beach morphology (Pye 1983, Iversen ...

All these sand dunes make up one of the largest sand dune ... Because waves can’t get past the spit, a sheltered area develops behind it. The water isn't moving much here, so it deposits sand ...

For one billion people living in coastal areas around the world, these sand grains also defend against intense storms and sea level rise fueled by climate change. Coastal beaches and dunes act ...

The age of one of Earth's largest and most complex types of sand dune has been calculated for the first time. Star dunes - or pyramid dunes - are named after their distinctive shapes and reach ...

This can cause flooding behind sand dunes and impact coastal communities ... are estimated to have the potential to cause 100% of all ocean-facing beaches on the Florida west coast to experience ...

A new study has given key insights into South Australia's coastal management by examining how Cape Dombey's rocky headland in ...

Coastal erosion at Strandhill has been an ongoing issue for some time. The effects are wearing away the seaside village and causing major safety concerns at the sand dunes. A new survey due in ...

While droves of vacationers flock to beaches overlooking the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans, inland residents enjoy Michigan's rolling sand dunes, ocean-like shoreline and sweeping vistas.

“These beautiful and rugged plants are emblematic of our native coastal sand dune habitats and I’m thrilled they’ll get the protection they deserve,” said Jeff Miller, a senior conservation advocate ...

Thousands of sand dune plant ... coastal squeeze. They’re in a zone that’s constantly under pressure from both sides, with urbanisation and development from the land behind, and the pressures ...