Embayed beach configuration explained by wave sheltering

Abstract Embayed beaches, characterized by their distinctive planform curvature, are a common feature along coastlines worldwide. This study introduces a novel approach to describe bay shape that extends our understanding about the processes that control embayed beach development. The novel approach...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ana Nobre Silva, Rui Taborda, César Andrade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-51574-x