Coastal dynamics and impact of coastal protection works on the Spurn Head spit (UK)

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

CIAVOLA, P.

Coastal Geology Group, British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Royaume-Uni

Description :
The erosion of the glacial tills along the Holderness Coast (eastern England) has released material which has led to the formation of a 4.5 km sand and gravel spit, Spurn Head, across the mouth of the Humber estuary. This paper examines the sedimentology and geomorphology of the spit and of the tidal flat behind it (Spurn Bight), and assesses the effects of coastal defences on the nearshore dynamics. The geomorphology and sedimentology of the beaches and the tidal flat were studied to assess the response of the spit system to different weather conditions.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Catena (Giessen), issn : 0341-8162, 1997, vol. 30, n°. 4, p. 369-389, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 34 ref.

Date :
1997

Editeur :
Pays édition : Allemagne, Cremlingen-Destedt, Catena

Langue :
Anglais