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The North Carolina Shore and Its Barrier Islands
Restless Ribbons of Sand
Besorgungstitel - wird vorgemerkt | Lieferzeit: Besorgungstitel - Lieferbar innerhalb von 10 Werktagen I
Artikel-Nr:
9780822322245
Veröffentl:
1998
Erscheinungsdatum:
13.10.1998
Seiten:
344
Autor:
Orrin H Pilkey
Gewicht:
540 g
Format:
235x147x23 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Orrin H. Pilkey Jr. is James B. Duke Professor Emeritus of Earth Sciences at Duke University.
Storms, tides, floods, erosion, island migration and earthquakes are all hazards to the North Carolina shore. The authors explore these dynamics to show that understanding the changing nature of these beaches and islands is essential if we are to preserve them for future generations. 57 photos, 27 maps, 64 figures.
List of Figures, Tables, and Risk Maps xiPreface xviiPreface to the Previous Editions xxi1. Lessons from the Lighthouse 12. Storms! 193. Barrier Islands: Fast-Moving Property 394. North Carolina Estuaries 615. Shoreline Engineering: Stabilizing the Unstable 876. Assessing Risk Levels for Your Island, Neighborhood, and Site 1097. Ranking the Risks of Your Island 1338. The Law and the Shore 2039. Building, Retrofitting, and Buying a House Near the Beach 21310. Earthquake Potential and Damage Mitigation 259AppendixesA. Hazard Safety Checklists 273B. Guide to Federal, State, and Local Agencies Involved in Coastal Development 282C. 101 Useful References 298Index 311