Morphology and dynamics of headland connected sandbanks from high resolution bathymetric surveys : Helwick and Nash Sands, Bristol Channel, U.K

Morphology and movements of sand dunes are studied using repeated high-resolution bathymetric data in areas where banner banks approach the shore. Two sites in the Bristol Channel were selected for their contrasting environments. The Helwick Sands is characterised by deeper water-depths, stronger wa...

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Main Author: Schmitt, Thierry Gilles
Published: Cardiff University 2006
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.583950