Internal structure of a barrier beach as revealed by ground penetrating radar (GPR) : Chesil beach, UK

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

BENNETT, M.R.

School of Conservation Sciences, Univ., Bournemouth, Royaume-Uni

CASSIDY, N.J.

School of Physical and Geographical Sciences, Univ., Keele, Royaume-Uni

PILE, J.

School of Conservation Sciences, Univ., Bournemouth, Royaume-Uni

Description :
Here, the AA. present a three-fold model for the evolution of Chesil Beach (Dorset) based on a series of 9 ground penetrating radar (GPR) traverses located at 3 sites along its length at Abbotsbury, Langton Herring and at Ferry Bridge. The case study not only refines the evolutionary picture of Chesil Beach, but illustrates the importance of the subtle interplay between relative sea level and sediment supply in the evolution of a barrier system. In addition, it also illustrates the potential of GPR in resolving the evolutionary history of gravel-rich coastal landforms such as Chesil Beach.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Geomorphology (Amsterdam), issn : 0169-555X, 2009, vol. 104, n°. 3-4, p. 218-229, nombre de pages : 12, Références bibliographiques : 0,5 p.

Date :
2009

Editeur :
Pays édition : Pays-Bas, Amsterdam, Elsevier

Langue :
Anglais