The Effects of Tropical Cyclone-Generated Deposition on the Sustainability of the Pearl River Marsh, Louisiana: The Importance of the Geologic Framework

The Effects of Tropical Cyclone-Generated Deposition on the Sustainability of the Pearl River Marsh, Louisiana: The Importance of the Geologic Framework

Shoreline retreat is a tremendously important issue along the coast of the northern Gulf of Mexico, especially in Louisiana. Although this marine transgression results from a variety of causes, the crucial factor is the difference between marsh surface elevation and rising sea levels. In most cases,...

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Huvudupphovsmän: Terrence A. McCloskey, Christopher G. Smith, Kam-biu Liu, Paul R. Nelson
Materialtyp: Artikel
Språk:English
Publicerad: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-11-01
Serie:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Ämnen:
pearl river
hurricanes
bayhead delta
vertical accretion
isotopes
marsh sustainability
Länkar:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fevo.2018.00179/full

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