Coast of Scenic Wonders - Coastal Geology and Ecology of the Outer Coast of Oregon and Washington and the Strait of Juan de Fuca Hayes Miles O.

Specifikacia Coast of Scenic Wonders - Coastal Geology and Ecology of the Outer Coast of Oregon and Washington and the Strait of Juan de Fuca Hayes Miles O.

This book will help you explore origins of the coastal features such as wave-cut rocks cliffs, sea stacks, wave cut rock platforms, and the amazing array of beaches, deltas, and tidal flats. It explains the processes that create the diverse coastal landforms that have enthralled both residents and visitors from around the world, including glaciers, volcanoes, and earthquakes. Two coastal geologists, who have over five decades of experience conducting scientific research on the Pacific Northwest Coast, tell their story of discovery and fascination with the Outer Coast of Oregon and Washington through richly illustrated original diagrams, photographs, satellite imagery, and engaging conversation. They have distilled the extensive scientific literature for this complex area into clear, readable text and graphics that explain the geological history of the coast, first in general, and then