The Spanish Coastal Systems

Author : Juan A. Morales
Publisher : Springer
Page : 823 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319931692

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The Spanish Coastal Systems by Juan A. Morales Pdf

This monograph presents the state of art of the geologic knowledge about the Spanish coast obtained through scientific research in the last 30 years.From a general point of view, coasts are the most quickly changing systems of the Earth. This is critical, since many human resources, such as the main part of economic and social activities, are located in the coastal areas. Especially in the case of Spain these coasts include cities, wide industrial areas (including harbor complexes), important ecologic systems, and our main economic resource: tourism. Understanding the dynamic functioning of each element of this coast is vital for correct future coastal management, so as to solve problems derived from bad plans developed in the last decades of the twentieth century. This is a valuable text for advanced graduate students and coastal researchers, which connects the specific dynamic functioning of the main Spanish coastal environments and their relationships with human activities.

Author : Andrew D. Short,Antonio Henrique da F. Klein
Publisher : Springer
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319303949

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Brazilian Beach Systems by Andrew D. Short,Antonio Henrique da F. Klein Pdf

This book is about the more than 4,000 beach systems that form most of the 9000 km long Brazilian coast. It focuses on the beaches of each of the seventeen coastal states and three oceanic islands, their nature, morphodynamics and status. It is a must for anyone who wants to know more about this great coast and its beach systems. This is the first book ever written about the beach systems of Brazil, and actually the very first about the beaches of an entire country. The Brazilian coast extends from the mighty Amazon River and its muddy shores in the north to one of the world’s longest sandy beaches in the southern Rio Grande do Sul. It contains every beach type from wave to tide-dominated which range in size from small embayed beaches to long barrier beaches. The book is written by leading Brazilian academics and researchers and aims at the university level market, as well as coastal scientists, engineers and managers. Standard scientific terminology is used to describe the coast and its beaches. It is illustrated with more than 400 original figures and serves as a benchmark text on the Brazilian coast.

Author : Robert J. Livingston
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2000-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 0849390621

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Eutrophication Processes in Coastal Systems by Robert J. Livingston Pdf

Derived from an unprecedented research effort covering over 31 years in a series of studies of 7 major river-estuaries, Eutrophication Processes in Coastal Systems presents a comprehensive and current review of the nature of the eutrophication process and how short- and long-term nutrient loading affects marine systems. This unique book is the culmination of the most advanced research to date on how coastal systems work. Based on an 11 year interdisciplinary study of the Perdido Bay System, Dr. Robert J. Livingston's groundbreaking work offers evidence for significant findings such as: Nutrient concentration gradients in fresh water as it entered the bay were stimulatory to phytoplankton blooms Species that showed distinctive seasonal and interannual successions dominated plankton blooms High relative dominance of bloom species was associated with significant reduction of phytoplankton species richness and diversity The blooms were associated with major reductions of infaunal and epibenthic macroinvertibrates, forcing a serious disruption of the food webs and losses of secondary production Eutrophication Processes in Coastal Ecosystems goes beyond its innovative analyses of how estuarine and coastal systems have responded to fundamental alterations of the eutrophication process. Dr. Livingston's book presents the case that bloom impacts must be reviewed against the background conditions that include periodic changes brought on by drought and anthropogenous dredging. It points to the critical need for further study of phytoplankton communities and the connection between plankton blooms, sediment deterioration, and low secondary production.

Author : Juan A. Morales
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030961213

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Coastal Geology by Juan A. Morales Pdf

This textbook shows all the existing knowledge about coastal geology and its implications for coastal management. In the last decades, the geological sciences have been supplying exciting information about the coastal systems, not only from its dynamics but also providing a sedimentary concept to understand and interpret the preserved coastal stratigraphical record. Furthermore, recent investigations have been focused on the prevention of coastal hazards like storms, tsunamis, or sea-level fluctuation. This discipline has an increasing interest after the expanding human activities around the coasts worldwide. The present trend is that many of the problems raised by the coast–human interaction must be resolved by using the Integrated Coastal Zone Management. The chapters of this book have a double-level structure. The first part of each chapter contains the necessary information for undergraduate courses studying coastal geology. The second part includes advanced information and examples to be used by graduate students and novel professionals.

Author : International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782831717241

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Resilience of coastal systems and their human partners by International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Pdf

This report explains the ecology and social profile of coastal systems in Kenya, Mozambique and Tanzania in order to contribute to the development of effective strategies to enhance the resilience of marine and coastal systems in the Western Indian Ocean. Special consideration is given to the effects and consequences of climate change and economic development.

Author : Guillaume Decocq
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789450903

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Historical Ecology by Guillaume Decocq Pdf

This book addresses present-day landscapes, ecosystem functioning and biodiversity as legacies of the past. It implements an interdisciplinary approach to understand how natural or human-impacted ecological systems have changed over time. Historical Ecology combines theory, methods, regional case studies and syntheses to provide a complete up-to-date overview of historical ecology. Beginning with the crucial role of time and inference from observed patterns, the book critically reviews the main methodological approaches, including monitoring of permanent plots, analysis of old maps, repeat photography, remote sensing, soil analysis, charcoal analysis, botanical indicators, and combinations of these methods applied to forest ecosystems. A series of case studies from various biomes shows how historical ecology can help in understanding today’s socio-ecosystems, such as mainland and island forests, orchards, tundra and coastal dunes. The book concludes by showing how historical ecology can answer timely fundamental research questions and provide science-based evidence for landscape and ecosystem management.

Author : Jing Li,Michael Dylan Sparrow,Julie Billy,Roderik Van De Wal,Robert James Nicholls,Goneri Le Cozannet
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889764938

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Climate Services for Adaptation to Sea-Level Rise by Jing Li,Michael Dylan Sparrow,Julie Billy,Roderik Van De Wal,Robert James Nicholls,Goneri Le Cozannet Pdf

Author : Council of Europe,Albania. Ministry of Health and Environment
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9287128510

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Protection of Coastal Areas of the Adriatic Sea by Council of Europe,Albania. Ministry of Health and Environment Pdf

Author : Ping Wang,Julie D Rosati,Mathieu Vallee
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 3050 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811204494

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Coastal Sediments 2019 - Proceedings Of The 9th International Conference by Ping Wang,Julie D Rosati,Mathieu Vallee Pdf

This Proceedings contains over 260 papers on cutting-edge research presented at the 9th International Conference on Coastal Sediments 2019 (CS19), held in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida, USA from May 27-31, 2019. This technical specialty conference is devoted to promoting an interdisciplinary exchange of state-of-the-art knowledge among researchers in the fields of coastal engineering, geology, oceanography, and related disciplines.With the theme of 'Advancing Science & Engineering for Resilient Coastal Systems', this Proceedings covers a wide range of research topics on coastal sediment processes from nearshore sediment transport and modelling to beach processes, shore protection, and coastal management.

Author : Asunción Blanco-Romero,Macià Blázquez-Salom
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783031397806

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Spanish Tourism Geographies by Asunción Blanco-Romero,Macià Blázquez-Salom Pdf

This book provides an overview of the progress in Spanish tourism geography, particularly after the overlay of financial, pandemic and climate crisis, by the scrutiny of the different geographical areas and variables of analysis. It shows the diversity of geographical environments and their varied relationship with tourism, from the emptied inland regions to urban heritage in historic centres to coastal resorts. The book also introduces the analysis of the most important variables when studying the implications of Spanish tourist specialization. How are the beaches with intensive tourist use managed? What socio-spatial processes do leisure-rooted migrations involve? What are the labour conditions in the Spanish tourism industry? How does saving water boost tourism growth? The book offers answers through a methodological specificity of Spanish geography, which is highly oriented towards the analysis of public policies and even the proposal of new planning and methodology formulas that go beyond diagnostic studies. The domestic perspective, or that of insiders, of these scientists residing in Spain bestows them with special codes for conducting interpretations and analyses based on their everyday proximity to a territory characterised by its intense touristification. The tourism and real estate specialisation that Spanish society, together with its territory and institutions, have forged since the beginning of “developmentalism” permeates this scientific analysis. By providing a strong conceptual and empirical portrait, this book is a great resource for students and scholars in geography of tourism, as well as for social scientists and policy makers.

Author : Giorgio Anfuso,Angela Rizzo
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783039439355

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Coastal Dynamic and Evolution by Giorgio Anfuso,Angela Rizzo Pdf

This book includes papers published in the Special Issue titled “Coastal Dynamic and Evolution”, which aimed to collect multidisciplinary studies that involved the evaluation of coastal evolution at different temporal scales, from hours and days to months and years, as well as historical changes. The volume contains investigations carried out by means of aerial photos and satellite images, as well as results from in situ surveys and observations aimed at assessing morphological changes in shoreline and dune systems as a consequence of chronic flooding and erosion processes or the occurrence of specific weather-related events. Studies on the evaluation of past and future sea-level variations and related impacts have also been included. In order to provide the reader with a wide overview of different coastal settings and methodological approaches, case studies from Russia, Italy, California (USA), Morocco, Spain, Indonesia, Ireland and Colombia have been included in this Special Issue. The content may be of interest to those who perform a wide range of investigations related to coastal analysis and management, especially to researchers and academics who can exploit the provided approaches and methodologies.

Author : G.R. Rodriguez,C.A. Brebbia,D. Almorza
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781784661793

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Coastal Cities and their Sustainable Future II by G.R. Rodriguez,C.A. Brebbia,D. Almorza Pdf

Papers presented at the 2nd International Conference on Coastal Cities and their Sustainable Future are contained in this volume. Since its successful introduction in 2015 the conference has continued to attract important research covering the integrated management and sustainable development of coastal cities. An increased world population and the preference for living in coastal regions has resulted in their ever-growing expansion. Whilst this creates economic growth, it also increases the need for improved resources, infrastructure and services. Coastal cities should be considered as dynamic complex systems which need energy, water, food and other resources in order to work and produce diverse activities, with the aim of offering a socioeconomic climate and improved quality of life. Consequently the integrated management and sustainable development of coastal cities is essential with science, technology, architecture, socio-economics and planning all collaborating to support decision makers. Planners need to explore various options and models to forecast future services, plans and solutions. Included papers examine some of these possible models and potential solutions with emphasis in the areas of: Landscape and urban planning; Infrastructures and eco-architecture; City heritage and regeneration; Urban transport and communications; Commercial ports; Fishing and sports harbours; City-Waterfront interaction; Marine industries; Water resources management; Quality of life and city leisure; Tourism and the city; Water pollution; Air pollution; City waste management; Acoustical and thermal pollution; Coastal risk assessment; Coastal flooding; Coastal processes; Landslides; Socio-economic issues.

Author : Nils-Axel Morner
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789533075525

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The Tsunami Threat by Nils-Axel Morner Pdf

Submarine earthquakes, submarine slides and impacts may set large water volumes in motion characterized by very long wavelengths and a very high speed of lateral displacement, when reaching shallower water the wave breaks in over land - often with disastrous effects. This natural phenomenon is known as a tsunami event. By December 26, 2004, an event in the Indian Ocean, this word suddenly became known to the public. The effects were indeed disastrous and 227,898 people were killed. Tsunami events are a natural part of the Earth's geophysical system. There have been numerous events in the past and they will continue to be a threat to humanity; even more so today, when the coastal zone is occupied by so much more human activity and many more people. Therefore, tsunamis pose a very serious threat to humanity. The only way for us to face this threat is by increased knowledge so that we can meet future events by efficient warning systems and aid organizations. This book offers extensive and new information on tsunamis; their origin, history, effects, monitoring, hazards assessment and proposed handling with respect to precaution. Only through knowledge do we know how to behave in a wise manner. This book should be a well of tsunami knowledge for a long time, we hope.

Author : Havva ÖZDOĞAN,Merve ÖZBAY KINACI ,Nuran ZEREN GÜLERSOY,Duygu GÖKCE , Feyza TOPÇUOĞLU,Sonay ÇEVİK ,Murat Berk EVREN,Ebru BİNGÖL , Karl KROPF,Emre SÖYLEMEZ,Gülçe SÖZEN ,Pınar DİNÇ KALAYCI,İlkim MARKOÇ,Esmanur YAVUZ,Arzu KALIN,Öner DEMİREL ,Tuğba ÜSTÜN TOPAL ,M.Bihter BİNGÜL BULUT,Faruk Can ÜNAL,Saide Selin ERAY,Muhammet Ali HEYİK, José María ROMERO MARTÍNEZ, Ruben MORA & Meral ERDOĞAN,Mahshid MİKAEİLİ
Publisher : Livre de Lyon
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-24
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9782382365878

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Change-Transformation And Critique of Urban Spaces Urban Spaces: Typology, Media, Art and New Perspectives by Havva ÖZDOĞAN,Merve ÖZBAY KINACI ,Nuran ZEREN GÜLERSOY,Duygu GÖKCE , Feyza TOPÇUOĞLU,Sonay ÇEVİK ,Murat Berk EVREN,Ebru BİNGÖL , Karl KROPF,Emre SÖYLEMEZ,Gülçe SÖZEN ,Pınar DİNÇ KALAYCI,İlkim MARKOÇ,Esmanur YAVUZ,Arzu KALIN,Öner DEMİREL ,Tuğba ÜSTÜN TOPAL ,M.Bihter BİNGÜL BULUT,Faruk Can ÜNAL,Saide Selin ERAY,Muhammet Ali HEYİK, José María ROMERO MARTÍNEZ, Ruben MORA & Meral ERDOĞAN,Mahshid MİKAEİLİ Pdf

Change-Transformation And Critique of Urban Spaces Urban Spaces: Typology, Media, Art and New Perspectives

Author : Eric Wolanski,John W. Day,Mike Elliott,Ramachandran Ramesh
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128140048

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Coasts and Estuaries by Eric Wolanski,John W. Day,Mike Elliott,Ramachandran Ramesh Pdf

Coasts and Estuaries: The Future provides valuable information on how we can protect and maintain natural ecological structures while also allowing estuaries to deliver services that produce societal goods and benefits. These issues are addressed through chapters detailing case studies from estuaries and coastal waters worldwide, presenting a full range of natural variability and human pressures. Following this, a series of chapters written by scientific leaders worldwide synthesizes the problems and offers solutions for specific issues graded within the framework of the socio-economic-environmental mosaic. These include fisheries, climate change, coastal megacities, evolving human-nature interactions, remediation measures, and integrated coastal management. The problems faced by half of the world living near coasts are truly a worldwide challenge as well as an opportunity for scientists to study commonalities and differences and provide solutions. This book is centered around the proposed DAPSI(W)R(M) framework, where drivers of basic human needs requires activities that each produce pressures. The pressures are mechanisms of state change on the natural system and Impacts on societal welfare (including well-being). These problems then require responses, which are the solutions relating to governance, socio-economic and cultural measures (Scharin et al 2016). Covers estuaries and coastal seas worldwide, integrating their commonality, differences and solutions for sustainability Includes global case studies from leading worldwide contributors, with accompanying boxes highlighting a synopsis about a particular estuary and coastal sea, making all information easy to find Presents full color images to aid the reader in a better understanding of details of each case study Provides a multi-disciplinary approach, linking biology, physics, climate and social sciences