A multi-century record of linked nearshore and coastal change

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

THOMAS, T.

Technical Services Dep., Carmarthenshire County Council, Carmarthen, Royaume-Uni

PHILLIPS, M.R.

Fac. of Applied Design and Engineering, Metropolitan Univ., Wales, Swansea, Royaume-Uni

WILLIAMS, A.T.

Fac. of Applied Design and Engineering, Metropolitan Univ., Wales, Swansea, Royaume-Uni

JENKINS, R.E.

Fac. of Applied Design and Engineering, Metropolitan Univ., Wales, Swansea, Royaume-Uni

Description :
Using geographic information system (GIS) and field measurements the nearshore morphological variability of a headland bay beach at Tenby, West Wales, is assessed over historical time frames (1748-2007). Inter-linkages between nearshore and shoreline evolution using a combination of bathymetric charts, maps and aerial photographs are interpreted. Cross-shore profiles from the study site and adjacent beaches provide a recent record of morphological change. Environmental forcing agents and anthropogenic use were subsequently evaluated for their contribution to quantified beach and shoreline change.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Earth surface processes and landforms, issn : 0197-9337, 2011, vol. 36, n°. 8, p. 995-1006, nombre de pages : 12, Références bibliographiques : 1 p.

Date :
2011

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Chichester, Wiley

Langue :
Anglais

Mots-clés

A multi-century record of linked nearshore and coastal change