Decadal trends in beach morphology on the east coast of South Africa and likely causative factors

Sandy shorelines are dynamic with constant changes that can cause hazards in developed areas. The causes of change may be either natural or anthropogenic. This paper evaluates evidence for shoreline changes and their causative factors using a case study on the east coast of South Africa. Beach morph...

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Main Authors: S. Corbella, D. D. Stretch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-08-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/12/2515/2012/nhess-12-2515-2012.pdf