Surf Sand And Stone
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Surf Sand And Stone
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Author : Keith Heyer Meldahl
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-09-03
Surf Sand And Stone written by Keith Heyer Meldahl and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-03 with Nature categories.
"Meldahl takes the reader on a tour of coastal Southern California, deftly explaining its complex geologic history, coastal geology, surfing spots, and the processes that shape them. Richly illustrated and told with great humor and enlightening analogies, Surf, Sand, and Stone is easily accessible yet contains valuable resources for those who want to delve deeper."--Mark Johnsson, staff geologist, California Coastal Commission "Surf, Sand, and Stone is an entertaining and very readable explanation of the complex geology and oceanography of the Southern California coast. Meldahl must be an excellent teacher as he has a real gift for writing about complex topics in a comfortable, engaging, and fascinating manner." --Gary Griggs, Director, Institute of Marine Sciences, UC Santa Cruz Southern California is sandwiched between two tectonic plates with an ever-shifting boundary. Over the last several million years, movements of these plates have dramatically reshuffled the Earth's crust to create rugged landscapes and seascapes riven with active faults. Movement along these faults triggers earthquakes and tsunamis, pushes up mountains, and lifts sections of coastline. Over geologic time, beaches come and go, coastal bluffs retreat, and the sea rises and falls. Nothing about Southern California's coast is stable. Surf, Sand, and Stone tells the scientific story of the Southern California coast: its mountains, islands, beaches, bluffs, surfing waves, earthquakes, and related phenomena. It takes readers from San Diego to Santa Barbara, revealing the evidence for how the coast's features came to be and how they are continually changing. With a compelling narrative and clear illustrations, Surf, Sand, and Stone outlines how the coast will be altered in the future and how we can best prepare for it.
Surf Sand And Stone
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Author : Keith Heyer Meldahl
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2015-10-13
Surf Sand And Stone written by Keith Heyer Meldahl and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-13 with Science categories.
"Meldahl tells the scientific story of the Southern California coast by blending research from geology and oceanography with a compelling narrative and clear illustrations that take readers out in the field with the author to learn about the processes that have generated the coast as it exists today and how the region will change in the future. The author's geographic scope spans from San Diego to Point Conception, taking in coastal portions of San Diego, Orange, Ventura, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara counties"--Provided by publisher.
Beaches
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Author : Amy Dykens
language : en
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Release Date : 2023-05-28
Beaches written by Amy Dykens and has been published by Schiffer Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-28 with categories.
Amy Dykens' collection of exquisite beach rocks photography in My Heart Rocks was a hit. Now she explores the beaches themselves in enthralling color images from US, Canadian, and European outposts
Dr Rip S Essential Beach Book
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Author : Rob Brander
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2024-05-28
Dr Rip S Essential Beach Book written by Rob Brander and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-28 with Science categories.
How do waves break, and what makes good surf? What are dangerous rip currents, and how do you spot one? What should you do if you get caught in one? Australia’s best-known surf scientist, Rob “Dr. Rip” Brander, takes readers on a fascinating and entertaining journey to uncover how beaches form and behave, the science of waves and currents, and how beaches respond to storms and climate change. He explains where the sand we lay our towels on came from, how the tides that wash up new treasures each day work, why no two beaches are exactly the same, and why some of them are disappearing. He also explores some of the hazards to watch out for, from rip currents to tsunamis to the (unlikely) event you find yourself swimming with a shark. Whether you’re a surfer looking for the perfect wave or you just enjoy hitting the beach with friends and family, this book is a must-read for all ocean lovers.
Dr Rip S Essential Beach Book
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Author : Rob Brander
language : en
Publisher: NewSouth
Release Date : 2023-10-01
Dr Rip S Essential Beach Book written by Rob Brander and has been published by NewSouth this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-01 with Nature categories.
How do waves break and what makes good surf? What are dangerous rip currents and how do you spot one? What would you do if you got caught in one? Australia’s best-known surf scientist, Rob ‘Dr Rip’ Brander, takes you on a fascinating and entertaining journey to uncover how our beaches form and behave, the science of waves and currents, how beaches respond to storms and climate change, as well as some of the hazards to watch out for, from tsunamis to the (unlikely) event you find yourself swimming with a shark. Whether you’re a surfer looking for the perfect wave or enjoying the beach with friends and family, this book is a must-read for all ocean lovers. ‘So good, it should be compulsory reading at school, and in planes flying to Australia.’ — Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki ‘Dr Rip is well-respected by Bondi Lifeguards. His knowledge of how beaches work has helped save many lives.’ — Bruce Hopkins, Chief Lifeguard at Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches and star of Bondi Rescue ‘The beach is a fun but dangerous place. Everyone who loves the surf should read this fantastic book.’ — Mick Fanning, three-time surfing world champion
The Lost Coast
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Author : Drew Kampion
language : en
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Release Date : 2004
The Lost Coast written by Drew Kampion and has been published by Gibbs Smith this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Fiction categories.
As energy passing through matter organizes matter, so years of intimacy with the ocean and its waves organizes and alters the perceptions of the surfer. The lulls, sets, and rogue waves; the briny stew in which they tumble and struggle; the continual oscillations of reflective surfaces under shifting skies; the lurking presence of "The Landlord" -- all of this alters the senses while it educates the surfer, revealing the laws of the universe on a scale that can be engaged and understood. This collection of stories will pull you into the world of the surfer -- capturing your emotion and engaging your mind. As varied as the patterns of waves, these stories reveal the joy, fear, longing, and ever-present questions of human emotion and existence. Book jacket.
Dr Rip S Essential Beach Book
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Author : Rob Brander
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Dr Rip S Essential Beach Book written by Rob Brander and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Beaches categories.
Many of us live near the beach, and many more visit the beach on holidays.
Coastal Sage
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Author : Thomas J. Osborne
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2018
Coastal Sage written by Thomas J. Osborne and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with History categories.
There are moments when we forget how fortunate we are to have the California coast. The state is home to 1,100 miles of uninterrupted coastline defined by long stretches of beach and jagged rocky cliffs. Coastal Sage chronicles the career and accomplishments of Peter Douglas, the longest-serving executive director of the California Coastal Commission. For nearly three decades, Douglas fought to keep the California coast public, prevent overdevelopment, and safeguard habitat. In doing so, Douglas emerged as a leading figure in the contemporary American environmental movement and influenced public conservation efforts across the country. He coauthored California’s foundational laws pertaining to shoreline management and conservation: Proposition 20 and the California Coastal Act. Many of the political battles to save the coast from overdevelopment and secure public access are revealed for the first time in this study of the leader who was at once a visionary, warrior, and coastal sage.
Making And Unmaking Of Puget Sound
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Author : Gary C. Howard
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2022-01-27
Making And Unmaking Of Puget Sound written by Gary C. Howard and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-27 with Nature categories.
The Puget Sound is a complex fjord-estuary system in Washington State that is connected to the Pacific Ocean by the Juan de Fuca Strait and surrounded by several large population centers. The watershed is enormous, covering nearly 43,000 square kilometers with thousands of rivers and streams. Geological forces, volcanos, Ice Ages, and changes in sea levels make the Sound a biologically dynamic and fascinating environment, as well as a productive ecosystem. Human activity has also influenced the Sound. Humans built several major cities, such as Seattle and Tacoma, have dramatically affected the Puget Sound. This book describes the natural history and evolution of Puget Sound over the last 100 million years through the present and into the future. Key Features Summarizes a complex geological, geographical, and ecological history Reviews how the Puget Sound has changed and will likely change in the future Examines the different roles of various drivers of the Sound’s ecosystem function Includes the role of humans—both first people and modern populations. Explores Puget Sound as an example of general bay ecological and environmental issues
American Water Resources Administration
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Ardent Media
Release Date :
American Water Resources Administration written by and has been published by Ardent Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.