Wind and waves have a huge impact on beach erosion they are shaping and reshaping the beaches daily, almost as if that’s their responsibility. Taking sand from the beach and moving it out to sea. The waterline just seems to be getting closer and closer than it was the day before (Kaufman and Pilkey 25-8). Waterlines are in a continuous rise and winds are working away at sand dunes. With cameras to survey the beaches, the sand is blown back and forth all around the beaches rising one side of the beach and lowering the other.
This makes the Florida beaches attractive to tourists. Further inland, Florida has a number of recreational tourist attractions on offer, the most famous being
At North Cronulla concrete footpaths were built on existing sand dunes. However, the natural process of sand erosion caused by the waves hitting the beach undermined the pathways and they started to collapse. To halt the erosion large river stones were placed underneath the length of the path to create a base on which interlocking honeycomb shaped bricks were concreted into place. A continuous sloping retainer wall was built that is approximately 330 metres long. The retainer wall has remained in place because it withstands the continual flow of water and wind erosion.
Another form of this is ‘moderate sand nourishment’. This has sand taken from the ocean bed 30-60 metres deep. It can cost up to
Many tropical birds from South America can be found here. Palms, subtropical woodlands and even citrus trees grow here. The Rio Grande delta (the land at the mouth of the river, where it flows into the ocean) once had an extensive palm forest. The Spanish explorer Alonso Alvarez de Pineda first named the river the Rio de las Palmas, "River of Palms," in 1519. The fertile land along the Rio Grande River has given rise to many farms.
Save the Trestles Some of the rarest habitat in the world exists in South Orange County and North San Diego County. This open space is headwaters for one of Southern California’s cleanest remaining watersheds and harbors numerous endangered and threatened species. One of California’s greatest surfing beaches, Trestles, depends on unspoiled the San Mateo Creek. San Onofre State Beach, one of California’s most popular state parks, provides affordable camping within walking distance of Trestles beach. The communities of San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point enjoy the amenities and economic benefits provided by this open space, including clean beaches and clean air.
Shara Scott-Smith Shara Scott-Smith 1 Geology 10 – Prof. Mark Renner Formal Plan for Research Report June 9, 2013 A. Phenomenon or Trend: Coastal and beach erosion in California has been significant. B. Thesis/Argument: Coastal and beach erosion in California due to human use has impacted California’s coastlines severely. Continued excessive beach use causes excessive erosion and sea level rising, which in turn impacts human residential areas, wildlife habitats, economy, and resources. C. Preposed Title of Report: Coastal and Beach Erosion of California, the Cause and Effect Shara Scott-Smith 2
What has led to coastalisation in Florida and why is it a problem? Florida, dubbed the Sunshine state because of its climate, is the southernmost state in the USA with facing the Atlantic Ocean to the east and includes over 10,000 km of water surface with more freshwater springs than anywhere else in the US. Florida’s coastline is a popular destination for tourism and migration. But why is Florida really the 4th most populous state in the US? For one, the annual average temperature is 72⁰F with a warm, sunny, mostly dry climate which is perfect for outdoor activities and going to the beach which is suitable for tourism.
On the shores looking inland, primary succession unfolds in an endless sea of sand as islands of thin, golden Marram grass peak over the rolling dunes. Secondary succession unravels further inland, as Cottonwoods stand defiant to the blowing sands piling endlessly over their limbs. Keep walking and the towering Jack Pines resemble a fortress of foliage, protecting the hickories and oaks behind them from the terrorizing sands. Each resulting community in this succession process depends on the previous one, and the big picture is evident from start to finish simply by moving
Tropical North QLD offers a lot of places to see and things to do, they even offer disabled access and child facilities. There are also several itineraries made to suit you best. From Half Day ones, to even 5 Day tours. There are beaches to suit those who like the sun, for the adventurers theres plenty of tours around Tropical North Qld, for example, the Australian Wild Escapes. There are Galleries 4.2