While the coast of the Pacific Northwest becomes ever more populated and developed, its beaches and cliffs continue to be altered by ocean currents and winter storms. Coastal oceanographer Paul Komar reminds readers of the area's geological and cultural history and the ever-present problem of erosion. He issues an urgent call for changes in shoreline management and attitudes toward development. 41 figures. 20 maps. 112 photos.
While the coast of the Pacific Northwest becomes ever more populated and developed, its beaches and cliffs continue to be altered by ocean currents and winter storms. Coastal oceanographer Paul Komar reminds readers of the area's geological and cultural history and the ever-present problem of erosion. He issues an urgent call for changes in shoreline management and attitudes toward development. 41 figures. 20 maps. 112 photos.
List of Figures ix Preface xiv 1. A Northwest Coast Perspective 1 2. Geological Evolution of the Northwest Coast 7 3. The Dynamic Northwest Coast 37 4. The Arrival of Man—Erosion Becomes a Problem 63 5. The Development and Destruction of Bayocean Spit 73 6. Natural Processes of Erosion 93 7. The 1982-1983 El Nino—An Extraordinary Erosion Event 117 8. Sea Cliff Erosion and Landsliding along the Northwest Coast 135 9. The Jump-Off Joe Fiasco 161 10. The Northwest Coast—A Heritage to be Preserved 175 References 185 Index 193
List of Figures ix Preface xiv 1. A Northwest Coast Perspective 1 2. Geological Evolution of the Northwest Coast 7 3. The Dynamic Northwest Coast 37 4. The Arrival of Man—Erosion Becomes a Problem 63 5. The Development and Destruction of Bayocean Spit 73 6. Natural Processes of Erosion 93 7. The 1982-1983 El Nino—An Extraordinary Erosion Event 117 8. Sea Cliff Erosion and Landsliding along the Northwest Coast 135 9. The Jump-Off Joe Fiasco 161 10. The Northwest Coast—A Heritage to be Preserved 175 References 185 Index 193
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