The Beach Book: Science of the Shore

by C.H. Hobbs

Book Overview

Waves and tides, wind and storms, sea-level rise and shore erosion: these are the forces that shape our beaches, and beach lovers of all stripes can benefit from learning more about how these coastal processes work. With animation and clarity, The Beach Book tells sunbathers why beaches widen and narrow, and helps boaters and anglers understand why tidal inlets migrate. It gives home buyers insight into erosion rates and provides natural-resource...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231160550
• ISBN13: 9780231160551
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.8"