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Living with the Changing California Coast

Author : Gary Bruce Griggs
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520938674
Total Pages : 553 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Living with the Changing California Coast written by Gary Bruce Griggs and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005-11-07 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crowded into the beautiful, narrow strip at the edge of the ocean, the large number of people who live near California's dynamic coastline often have little awareness of the hazards—waves, tides, wind, storms, rain, and runoff—that erode and impact the coast and claim property on a regular basis. This up-to-date, authoritative, and easy-to-use book, a geological profile of the California coast from Mexico to the Oregon border, describes the landforms and processes that shape the coastline and beaches, documents how erosion has affected development, and discusses the options that are available for dealing with coastal hazards and geologic instability. A completely revised and updated edition of Living with the California Coast (1985), this book features hundreds of new photographs and the latest data on human activity on the coast, on climate change, on rising seas levels, and on coastal erosion and protection. With its dramatic photographs and mile-by-mile maps, Living with the Changing California Coast will be an essential resource for those intending to buy or build along the coast, those who need specific information about various coastal regions, and those who are seeking information about how this remarkable coastline has evolved. *279 photographs portray natural coastal features and processes and illustrate many instances of what can happen to buildings on the coast *81 maps, covering the entire coast, detail types of coastal landforms, coastline erosion rates, locations of seawalls or armor, and other specific areas of interest *Offers specific advice for homebuyers,residents, and developers on which areas to avoid, on what safety measures should be taken, and on what danger signals should be heeded

California's Coastal Natural Hazards

Author : Lesley Ewing
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book California's Coastal Natural Hazards written by Lesley Ewing and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracings: 94.48, 94.42.

Coasts in Crisis

Author : Gary Griggs
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520293622
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Coasts in Crisis written by Gary Griggs and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human settlement of the coastal zone -- Coastal tectonics and hazards -- Tropical cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons -- Storms, waves, coastal erosion and shoreline retreat -- Climate change and sea-level rise

Between Paradise and Peril

Author : Gary Griggs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781732709300
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Between Paradise and Peril written by Gary Griggs and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-12 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Monterey Bay Region seems to have it all - beaches, sunshine, the redwoods and rivers. This scenic landscape owes its origins to the underlying geology and climate, both of which are unpredictable. This book recounts the many earthquakes and landslides, floods and droughts, that have impacted the area through the lens of a geologist.

Natural Hazard Management in Coastal Areas

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 622 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book Natural Hazard Management in Coastal Areas written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sea-Level Rise for the Coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309255945
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Sea-Level Rise for the Coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tide gauges show that global sea level has risen about 7 inches during the 20th century, and recent satellite data show that the rate of sea-level rise is accelerating. As Earth warms, sea levels are rising mainly because ocean water expands as it warms; and water from melting glaciers and ice sheets is flowing into the ocean. Sea-level rise poses enormous risks to the valuable infrastructure, development, and wetlands that line much of the 1,600 mile shoreline of California, Oregon, and Washington. As those states seek to incorporate projections of sea-level rise into coastal planning, they asked the National Research Council to make independent projections of sea-level rise along their coasts for the years 2030, 2050, and 2100, taking into account regional factors that affect sea level. Sea-Level Rise for the Coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington: Past, Present, and Future explains that sea level along the U.S. west coast is affected by a number of factors. These include: climate patterns such as the El Niño, effects from the melting of modern and ancient ice sheets, and geologic processes, such as plate tectonics. Regional projections for California, Oregon, and Washington show a sharp distinction at Cape Mendocino in northern California. South of that point, sea-level rise is expected to be very close to global projections. However, projections are lower north of Cape Mendocino because the land is being pushed upward as the ocean plate moves under the continental plate along the Cascadia Subduction Zone. However, an earthquake magnitude 8 or larger, which occurs in the region every few hundred to 1,000 years, would cause the land to drop and sea level to suddenly rise.

Coastal Natural Hazards

Author : James W. Good
Publisher : Oregon Sea Grant
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Coastal Natural Hazards written by James W. Good and published by Oregon Sea Grant. This book was released on 1992 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Coastal Management Solutions to Natural Hazards

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Coastal Management Solutions to Natural Hazards written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Big Ones

Author : Dr. Lucy Jones
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0525434283
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (254 download)

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Download or read book The Big Ones written by Dr. Lucy Jones and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the world-renowned seismologist, a riveting history of natural disasters, their impact on our culture, and new ways of thinking about the ones to come Earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, volcanoes--they stem from the same forces that give our planet life. Earthquakes give us natural springs; volcanoes produce fertile soil. It is only when these forces exceed our ability to withstand them that they become disasters. Together they have shaped our cities and their architecture; elevated leaders and toppled governments; influenced the way we think, feel, fight, unite, and pray. The history of natural disasters is a history of ourselves. In The Big Ones, leading seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones offers a bracing look at some of the world's greatest natural disasters, whose reverberations we continue to feel today. At Pompeii, Jones explores how a volcanic eruption in the first century AD challenged prevailing views of religion. She examines the California floods of 1862 and the limits of human memory. And she probes more recent events--such as the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 and the American hurricanes of 2017--to illustrate the potential for globalization to humanize and heal. With population in hazardous regions growing and temperatures around the world rising, the impacts of natural disasters are greater than ever before. The Big Ones is more than just a work of history or science; it is a call to action. Natural hazards are inevitable; human catastrophes are not. With this energizing and exhaustively researched book, Dr. Jones offers a look at our past, readying us to face down the Big Ones in our future.

California's Coastal Hazards

Author : Gary B. Griggs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book California's Coastal Hazards written by Gary B. Griggs and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Solutions to Coastal Disasters '02

Author : Lesley Ewing
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1056 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Solutions to Coastal Disasters '02 written by Lesley Ewing and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 1056 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection contains 83 papers presented at the Solutions to Coastal Disasters 2002 Conference, held in San Diego, California, February 24-27, 2002.

A Coast to Explore

Author : Miles O. Hayes
Publisher : Pandion Books
ISBN 13 : 0981661815
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (816 download)

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Download or read book A Coast to Explore written by Miles O. Hayes and published by Pandion Books. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From wave-cut rock cliffs and sea caves to gravel beaches and coastal dunes, California’s coastline has enthralled visitors from around the world. A Coast to Explore describes the origins of these coastal features and unravels the wonderful mystery of how the birth of the San Andreas Fault system created what we see today. Miles O. Hayes and Jacqueline Michel have been mapping the coast of California since the 1980s as part of a larger initiative to protect coastlines around the world from hazardous oil spills. A Coast to Explore is the culmination of their work. Through a delightful narrative, it details the geological evolution of central California’s coast from Bodega Bay to Point Conception, including the effects of erosion during El Niños, the impacts of tsunamis, and the formation of spectacular raised marine terraces. Key ecological resources are described for each of the major subdivisions of the coast. Through richly illustrated diagrams, full-color photographs, and satellite images, A Coast to Explore takes readers on a fascinating journey of discovery so they can better understand why the Central California coast is so remarkable.

Northern California Coastal Processes Annotated Bibliography

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Northern California Coastal Processes Annotated Bibliography written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

National Shoreline Study

Author : United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. South Pacific Division
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book National Shoreline Study written by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. South Pacific Division and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Natural Hazards

Author : Edward A. Keller
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 135167370X
Total Pages : 1448 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Natural Hazards written by Edward A. Keller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-29 with total page 1448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new revised fifth edition of Natural Hazards remains the go-to introductory-level survey intended for university and college courses that are concerned with earth processes that have direct, and often sudden and violent, impacts on human society. The text integrates principles of geology, hydrology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, soil science, ecology, and solar system astronomy. The textbook explains the earth processes that drive hazardous events in an understandable way, illustrates how these processes interact with our civilization, and describes how we can better adjust to their effects. Written by leading scholars in the area, the new edition of this book takes advantage of the greatly expanding amount of information regarding natural hazards, disasters, and catastrophes. The text is designed for learning, with chapters broken into small consumable chunks of content for students. Each chapter opens with a list of learning objectives and ends with revision as well as high-level critical thinking questions. A Concepts in Review feature provides an innovative end-of-chapter section that breaks down the chapter content by parts: reviewing the learning objectives, summary points, important visuals, and key terms. New case studies of hazardous events have been integrated into the text, and students are invited to actively apply their understanding of the five fundamental concepts that serve as a conceptual framework for the text. Figures, illustrations, and photos have been updated throughout. The book is designed for a course in natural hazards for nonscience majors, and a primary goal of the text is to assist instructors in guiding students who may have little background in science to understand physical earth processes as natural hazards and their consequences to society.

Natural Hazards and Research Needs in Coastal and Ocean Engineering

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book Natural Hazards and Research Needs in Coastal and Ocean Engineering written by and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

California Catastrophes

Author : Gary Griggs
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520402103
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book California Catastrophes written by Gary Griggs and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "California is the most populous state in the nation and has attracted immigrants since the gold rush in 1848, whether by accident or intention. Although California also has more natural hazards per square mile than any other state as a result of straddling a plate boundary and because of its geologic adolescence, this hasn't deterred others from moving here. In addition to active faults and earthquakes, the state has a myriad of other natural hazards that frequently wreak havoc on the state and its residents, whether floods, landslides and debris flows, sea-level rise and coastal erosion, an occasional tsunami, and now we have climate change with its more frequent droughts and wildland fires, and more concentrated winter rainfall. This book is about the state's vulnerability to natural hazards, why and where we have these events, what has happened in the past and what we can anticipate in the future. And no place in the state is far from one natural hazard or another. Most Californians have an innate interest in these events and not many years goes by without a catastrophe of one sort or another, which can affect entire towns or regions. California Catastrophes is the only book focused on the natural disaster history of the state"--