A Coast to Explore
Title | A Coast to Explore PDF eBook |
Author | Miles O. Hayes |
Publisher | Pandion Books |
Pages | 354 |
Release | 2010-12-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0981661815 |
From wave-cut rock cliffs and sea caves to gravel beaches and coastal dunes, California’s coastline has enthralled visitors from around the world. A Coast to Explore describes the origins of these coastal features and unravels the wonderful mystery of how the birth of the San Andreas Fault system created what we see today. Miles O. Hayes and Jacqueline Michel have been mapping the coast of California since the 1980s as part of a larger initiative to protect coastlines around the world from hazardous oil spills. A Coast to Explore is the culmination of their work. Through a delightful narrative, it details the geological evolution of central California’s coast from Bodega Bay to Point Conception, including the effects of erosion during El Niños, the impacts of tsunamis, and the formation of spectacular raised marine terraces. Key ecological resources are described for each of the major subdivisions of the coast. Through richly illustrated diagrams, full-color photographs, and satellite images, A Coast to Explore takes readers on a fascinating journey of discovery so they can better understand why the Central California coast is so remarkable.
The Northwest Coastal Explorer
Title | The Northwest Coastal Explorer PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Steelquist |
Publisher | Timber Press |
Pages | 285 |
Release | 2016-09-21 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1604696311 |
“Part field guide, part travel guide, Steelquist writes with the authoritative voice of that friend you want next to you on the trail or in the dunes—the one who knows just where to go for a weekend getaway and what to pack for the Pacific Northwest’s unpredictable weather.” —Portland Monthly Millions of visitors explore the magnificent coastline of the Pacific Northwest and all that it provides—unique plant life, easy-to-find animals, and magical places. The Northwest Coastal Explorer is a fun, engaging, lushly-illustrated guide to the marine life of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Profiles of the flora and fauna include tips on where and how to find them—like the ochre sea stars commonly discovered on exposed rocks and the olive snails found on sandy beaches—while the included getaway guide highlights the best weekend trips for each area.
Explore the Wild Coast with Sam and Crystal
Title | Explore the Wild Coast with Sam and Crystal PDF eBook |
Author | Gloria Snively |
Publisher | |
Pages | 64 |
Release | 2018-05-15 |
Genre | Coastal ecology |
ISBN | 9781772031676 |
This picture book teaches children about marine biology and the coastal environment of the Pacific Northwest.
A Coast for All Seasons
Title | A Coast for All Seasons PDF eBook |
Author | Miles O. Hayes |
Publisher | Pandion Books |
Pages | 300 |
Release | 2007-12-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0981661807 |
Illustrations, photographs and satellite imagery enhance a narrative that presents hard science and makes it accessible and very human. This is a book that investigates the changing face of the coastline through erosion, hurricanes and climate change. This is a book that matters.
Living with the Changing California Coast
Title | Living with the Changing California Coast PDF eBook |
Author | Gary Bruce Griggs |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Pages | 553 |
Release | 2005-11-07 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0520938674 |
Crowded into the beautiful, narrow strip at the edge of the ocean, the large number of people who live near California's dynamic coastline often have little awareness of the hazards—waves, tides, wind, storms, rain, and runoff—that erode and impact the coast and claim property on a regular basis. This up-to-date, authoritative, and easy-to-use book, a geological profile of the California coast from Mexico to the Oregon border, describes the landforms and processes that shape the coastline and beaches, documents how erosion has affected development, and discusses the options that are available for dealing with coastal hazards and geologic instability. A completely revised and updated edition of Living with the California Coast (1985), this book features hundreds of new photographs and the latest data on human activity on the coast, on climate change, on rising seas levels, and on coastal erosion and protection. With its dramatic photographs and mile-by-mile maps, Living with the Changing California Coast will be an essential resource for those intending to buy or build along the coast, those who need specific information about various coastal regions, and those who are seeking information about how this remarkable coastline has evolved. *279 photographs portray natural coastal features and processes and illustrate many instances of what can happen to buildings on the coast *81 maps, covering the entire coast, detail types of coastal landforms, coastline erosion rates, locations of seawalls or armor, and other specific areas of interest *Offers specific advice for homebuyers,residents, and developers on which areas to avoid, on what safety measures should be taken, and on what danger signals should be heeded
Explore the North Norfolk Coast
Title | Explore the North Norfolk Coast PDF eBook |
Author | Ian Lyall |
Publisher | Lulu.com |
Pages | 73 |
Release | 2014-05-08 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1291820698 |
A guide to the north coast of Norfolk. This coast which is becoming better known. There are small coastal resorts and many villages. The first part of the book guides you along the coast, then there is information on accomodation, hotels/restaurants and more
Serve & Explore with the Coast and Geodetic Survey
Title | Serve & Explore with the Coast and Geodetic Survey PDF eBook |
Author | U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey |
Publisher | |
Pages | 6 |
Release | 1963 |
Genre | Civil service |
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