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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2012-08-01
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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 |