The North Carolina Shore And Its Barrier Islands
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The North Carolina Shore And Its Barrier Islands
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Author : Orrin H. Pilkey
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 1998
The North Carolina Shore And Its Barrier Islands written by Orrin H. Pilkey and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Business & Economics categories.
The North Carolina Shore and Its Barrier Islands is the latest volume in the series, Living with the Shore. Replacing an earlier volume, this thoroughly new book provides a diverse guide to one of America's most popular shorelines. As is true for all books in the series, it is based on the premise that understanding the changing nature of beaches and barrier islands is essential if we are to preserve them for future generations. Evidence that the North Carolina shore is changing is never hard to find, but recently the devastation wrought by Hurricane Fran and the perilous situation of the historic lighthouse at Cape Hatteras have reminded all concerned of the fragility of this coast. Arguing for a policy of intelligent development, one in which residential and commercial structures meet rather than confront the changing nature of the shore, the authors have included practical information on hazards of many kinds--storms, tides, floods, erosion, island migration, and earthquakes. Diagrams and photographs clearly illustrate coastal processes and aid in understanding the impact of hurricanes and northeasters, wave and current dynamics, as well as pollution and other environmental destruction due to overdevelopment. A chapter on estuaries provides related information on the shores of back barrier areas that are growing in popularity for recreational residences. Risk maps focus on the natural hazards of each island and together with construction guidelines provide a basis for informed island management. Lastly, the dynamics of coastal politics and management are reviewed through an analysis of the controversies over the decision to move the Cape Hatteras lighthouse and a proposed effort to stabilize Oregon Inlet. From the natural and historic perspective of the opening chapters to the regional discussions of individual barrier islands, this book is both a primer on coastal processes for the first time visitor as well as a guide to hazard identification for property owners.
The Nature Of North Carolina S Southern Coast
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Author : Dirk Frankenberg
language : en
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Release Date : 2012-03-12
The Nature Of North Carolina S Southern Coast written by Dirk Frankenberg and has been published by Univ of North Carolina Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-12 with Nature categories.
For some years, The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast has stood as an essential resource for all who treasure our coastal environment. In this book, Dirk Frankenberg describes the southern coast's beaches, inlets, and estuaries and instructs readers in the responsible exploration and enjoyment of some of North Carolina's most precious natural areas. From Ocracoke Inlet to the South Carolina border, this field guide provides a close-up look at a complex ecosystem, highlighting the processes that have shaped, and continue to shape, North Carolina's southern coast. Frankenberg identifies over 50 different areas of interest along 180 miles of coastline and presents images to help identify natural processes, plants, and plant communities. In addition, he addresses threats to these fragile coastal areas and possible solutions for these threats. Tom Earnhart's new foreword brings the book up to date, helping us appreciate why a deeper understanding of this environment is crucial to its continued enjoyment. Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press
The Battle For North Carolina S Coast
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Author : Stanley R. Riggs
language : en
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Release Date : 2011-09-05
The Battle For North Carolina S Coast written by Stanley R. Riggs and has been published by UNC Press Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-05 with Nature categories.
The North Carolina barrier islands, a 325-mile-long string of narrow sand islands that forms the coast of North Carolina, are one of the most beloved areas to live and visit in the United States. However, extensive barrier island segments and their associated wetlands are in jeopardy. In The Battle for North Carolina's Coast, four experts on coastal dynamics examine issues that threaten this national treasure. According to the authors, the North Carolina barrier islands are not permanent. Rather, they are highly mobile piles of sand that are impacted by sea-level rise and major storms and hurricanes. Our present development and management policies for these changing islands are in direct conflict with their natural dynamics. Revealing the urgency of the environmental and economic problems facing coastal North Carolina, this essential book offers a hopeful vision for the coast's future if we are willing to adapt to the barriers' ongoing and natural processes. This will require a radical change in our thinking about development and new approaches to the way we visit and use the coast. Ultimately, we cannot afford to lose these unique and valuable islands of opportunity. This book is an urgent call to protect our coastal resources and preserve our coastal economy.
North Carolina S Barrier Islands
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Author : David Blevins
language : en
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Release Date : 2017-02-08
North Carolina S Barrier Islands written by David Blevins and has been published by UNC Press Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-08 with Nature categories.
In this stunning book, nature photographer and ecologist David Blevins offers an inspiring visual journey to North Carolina's barrier islands as you have never seen them before. These islands are unique and ever-changing places with epic origins, surprising plants and animals, and an uncertain future. From snow geese midflight to breathtaking vistas along otherworldly dunes, Blevins has captured the incredible natural diversity of North Carolina's coast in singular detail. His photographs and words reveal the natural character of these islands, the forces that shape them, and the sense of wonder they inspire. Featuring over 150 full-color images from Currituck Banks, the Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout National Seashores, and the islands of the southern coast, North Carolina's Barrier Islands is not only a collection of beautiful images of landscapes, plants, and animals but also an appeal for their conservation.
The Outer Banks Of North Carolina
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Author : Robert Dolan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
The Outer Banks Of North Carolina written by Robert Dolan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Coast changes categories.
Alternative Policies For Protecting Barrier Islands Along The Atlantic And Gulf Coasts Of The United States And Draft Environmental Statement
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
Alternative Policies For Protecting Barrier Islands Along The Atlantic And Gulf Coasts Of The United States And Draft Environmental Statement written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Barrier islands categories.
From Currituck To Calabash
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Author : Orrin H. Pilkey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
From Currituck To Calabash written by Orrin H. Pilkey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Business & Economics categories.
The Coasts Of Carolina
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Author : Bland Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Release Date : 2010-11-15
The Coasts Of Carolina written by Bland Simpson and has been published by Univ of North Carolina Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-15 with Photography categories.
The Coasts of Carolina captures the vibrancy of the North Carolina oceanfront, sound country, and interior shores behind the barrier islands. Scott Taylor, who has been photographing the coast for almost thirty years, and Bland Simpson, whose many coastal books have delighted readers for two decades, come together to offer an inviting visual and textual portrait organized around coastal themes such as nature, fishing, and community life, with an emphasis on particular places and seasons. Evocative text is woven together with 145 vivid color images to present a unique and welcoming vision of the coastal region. As natives of the area, the collaborators venture beyond the familiar to show us swamp, marsh, river, sound, and seashore, uncovering places of uncommon delight that most visitors rarely lay eyes on. Their work celebrates the beauty of this amazing region and embodies their distinctive sense of what makes the North Carolina coast so special.
Islands Capes And Sounds
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Author : Thomas J. Schoenbaum
language : en
Publisher: Blair
Release Date : 1982
Islands Capes And Sounds written by Thomas J. Schoenbaum and has been published by Blair this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Travel categories.
A look at the history, the people, and the environment of the N.C. coast, written by one of the moving forces behind N.C.'s current laws about coastal management.
Adventuring Along The Southeast Coast
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Author : John Bowen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 199?
Adventuring Along The Southeast Coast written by John Bowen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 199? with Atlantic Coast (Ga.) categories.