Description
In The Evolving Coast, geologist Richard Davis describes clearly and simply how long-term forces, such as crustal plate movement and fluctuating sea levels, and short-term processes, such as the weather and the action of the waves and tide, determine the character of a coast. Using breathtaking photographs, maps and drawings, Davis depicts the habitats and formations found at land's edge. He concludes by commenting on another influential force of coastal change--humanity.
Read More
Geologist Richard Davis describes how long-term forces, such as crustal plate movements and fluctuating sea levels, and short-term processes, such as the weather and the action of the waves and tide, determine the character of the coast. Using photographs, maps, and drawings, he depicts the habitats and formations found at the land's edge. He concludes by commenting on another influential force of coastal change humanity. Primarily for nonscience university students. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Read Less