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- catalog abstract ""With explanations of the area's geological evolution, including natural shoreline erosion and sea-cliff landsliding, Komar details human interaction with the coast; erosion caused by early settlers, the development and destruction of Bayocean Spit, the disastrous effects caused by the 1982-1983 El Nino, and the notorious failure of a construction project on the unstable bluffs at Jump-Off Joe. Komar provides the knowledge necessary for finding a safe home near the shore while preserving the beauty that draws us to it". -- Back cover.".
- catalog contributor b10442173.
- catalog coverage "Northwest Coast of North America.".
- catalog created "1997, c1998.".
- catalog date "1997".
- catalog date "1997, c1998.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1997, c1998.".
- catalog description ""With explanations of the area's geological evolution, including natural shoreline erosion and sea-cliff landsliding, Komar details human interaction with the coast; erosion caused by early settlers, the development and destruction of Bayocean Spit, the disastrous effects caused by the 1982-1983 El Nino, and the notorious failure of a construction project on the unstable bluffs at Jump-Off Joe. Komar provides the knowledge necessary for finding a safe home near the shore while preserving the beauty that draws us to it". -- Back cover.".
- catalog description "1. Northwest Coast Perspective -- 2. Geological Evolution of the Northwest Coast. Plate Tectonics and Continental Growth. Sea Level and Its Imprint on the Northwest Coast. Evolution of the Northwest Coast since the Ice Ages. Formation of the Northwest Estuaries. Dune Fields of the Northwest Coast -- 3. Dynamic Northwest Coast. Seasons and the Coastal Climate. Ocean Wave Generation. Beach Cycles on the Northwest Coast. Nearshore Currents and the Movement of Beach Sand. Tides along the Northwest Coast. Water Level Fluctuations. Wave Run-up and Sneaker Waves. Tsunami: The Extreme Coastal Hazard -- 4. Arrival of Man -- Erosion Becomes a Problem -- 5. Development and Destruction of Bayocean Spit. Development of Bayocean Park.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [185]-191) and index.".
- catalog extent "xv, 195 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Pacific Northwest coast.".
- catalog identifier "082232010X (alk. paper)".
- catalog identifier "0822320207 (pbk. : alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Pacific Northwest coast.".
- catalog isPartOf "Living with the shore".
- catalog issued "1997".
- catalog issued "1997, c1998.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Durham : Duke University Press,".
- catalog relation "Pacific Northwest coast.".
- catalog spatial "Northwest Coast of North America.".
- catalog spatial "Oregon.".
- catalog spatial "Washington (State)".
- catalog subject "627/.58/09797 21".
- catalog subject "Coast changes Oregon.".
- catalog subject "Coast changes Washington (State)".
- catalog subject "Shore protection Oregon.".
- catalog subject "Shore protection Washington (State)".
- catalog subject "TC223.8 .K66 1997".
- catalog tableOfContents "1. Northwest Coast Perspective -- 2. Geological Evolution of the Northwest Coast. Plate Tectonics and Continental Growth. Sea Level and Its Imprint on the Northwest Coast. Evolution of the Northwest Coast since the Ice Ages. Formation of the Northwest Estuaries. Dune Fields of the Northwest Coast -- 3. Dynamic Northwest Coast. Seasons and the Coastal Climate. Ocean Wave Generation. Beach Cycles on the Northwest Coast. Nearshore Currents and the Movement of Beach Sand. Tides along the Northwest Coast. Water Level Fluctuations. Wave Run-up and Sneaker Waves. Tsunami: The Extreme Coastal Hazard -- 4. Arrival of Man -- Erosion Becomes a Problem -- 5. Development and Destruction of Bayocean Spit. Development of Bayocean Park.".
- catalog title "The Pacific Northwest coast : living with the shores of Oregon and Washington / Paul D. Komar.".
- catalog type "text".