Geomorphology and Sedimentology of Estuaries

About this book

First book to be devoted entirely to the geomorphology and sedimentology of estuaries. The chapters are structured according to the morphogenetic classification which is based on a new definition of estuaries and covers all areas within this field. Topics include: definitions and geomorphologic classifications of estuaries; sedimentary systems of coastal-plain estuaries; delta front estuaries; coastal lagoons; salt marshes; sediment transport processes in estuaries.

Contents

Geomorphology and sedimentology of estuaries - an introduction, G.M.E. Perillo; definitions and geomorphologic classifications of estuaries, G.M.E. Perillo; sedimentary systems of coastal-plain estuaries, H. Bokuniewicz; geomorphology and sedimentology of rias, P. Castaing and A. Guilcher; sedimentology and geomorphology of fjords, J.P.M. Syvitski and J. Shaw; tide-dominated estuaries and tidal rivers, J.T. Wells; delta front estuaries, B.S. Hart; structural estuaries, M. Pinto Quivira; coastal lagoons, F.I. Isla; siliciclastic tidal flats, C.L. Amos; salt marshes, J.L. Luternauer et al; geomorphology and sedimentology of mangroves, P.G.E.F. Augustinus; estuarine dunes and bars, R.W. Dalrymple and R.N. Rhodes; sediment transport processes in estuaries, K.R. Dyer.

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