Waves approach the coast at an angle. Swash carries sediment up the beach at an angle. Backwash carries sediment down the beach with gravity – at right angles to the beach. This creates a zig ...

Coastal dunes are a ridge, or a series of ridges, that form at the rear of a beach and differ from most other constructional coastal landforms in that they are formed by the movement of air ...

"Erosional landforms in coastal dunes," in Coastal Dunes ... London, UK: Longman, 1980. Hesp, P. A. "The beach backshore and beyond," in Handbook of Beach and Shoreface Morphodynamics, ed.

Following on from the authors’ successful 1992 book, this is the only volume that considers sandstone landforms from a truly global perspective. It describes the wide variety of landforms that are ...

Earth is home to countless awe-inspiring natural wonders, each uniquely captivating. From vibrant landscapes to breathtaking ...

The eastern side of the groyne (left) is starved of material which means that the wave can travel further up the beach Due to human interference at Criccieth, the cliffs and beach have changed shape.

Great escarpments can be found in southern Africa, India, Brazil and Australia The mystery of how some of the Earth's most dramatic landforms came into being has been solved, scientists believe.

A Raymond Jungles redesign of a Palm Beach park in South Florida will spread the word about native plants, growing local ...

Some of the best kept secret fishing spots are found in the wilds of reclaimed surface-mined lands. State and federal ...

Best of all, the sunset from this beach was stunning!" All that said, El Matador is not ideal for swimming. Despite this, visitors are free to explore its coastal landforms and tide pools.

The best time to visit Virginia Beach is from late May to early September, when you'll experience oceanfront culture in full swing. But fair warning: This is the peak season. The city and beach ...

Mills's sand-toned Shell House, 1973, conceived with solar geometry in mind and built directly atop the dunes of Pebble Beach, California, is radial in plan, the windows of its front elevation ...