Beach response to breakwater layouts of drainage pipe outlets during beach nourishment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecss.2019.106354
Abstract: Abstract Managing drainage pipes to optimize beach nourishment is a complex problem. In this study, the ‘salient’ landform is explored as a feasible plan that considers beach nourishment and breakwater geometry of the drainage pipe… read more here.
Keywords: beach nourishment; drainage; beach response; breakwater ... See more keywords
Classification of beach response to extreme storms
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2017.07.022
Abstract: Abstract Extreme storms are responsible for rapid changes to coastlines worldwide. During the 2013/14 winter, the west coast of Europe experienced a sequence of large, storm-induced wave events, representing the most energetic period of waves… read more here.
Keywords: extreme storms; beach; storm; beach response ... See more keywords
High human influence on beach response to tropical cyclones in small islands: Saint-Martin Island, Lesser Antilles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2018.09.029
Abstract: Using multi-date satellite imagery and field observations, this paper assesses the inferred impacts of September 2017 cyclones on the beaches of Saint-Martin Island. Twenty-two beaches out of 30 predominantly exhibited shoreline retreat, with the highest… read more here.
Keywords: beach; beach response; saint martin; high human ... See more keywords