Consequences of short‐term changes in coastal processes: a case study     

M. R. Phillips 《地球表面变化过程与地形》2008,33(13):2094-2107

In 1997–98, unique critical beach erosion led to structural failure along the Penarth, South Wales, UK coastline and anthropogenic activities, such as the construction of the Cardiff Bay Barrage and offshore marine aggregate dredging, were suggested as causes. The time‐frame of significant erosion was between 1995 and 1997 and forcing agents (extreme sea level and wind direction) and shoreline indicators (mean beach level and MHW) were analysed in order to assess change. Water level analysis showed that although there was no significant difference between actual and predicted mean sea levels, extreme sea levels at that time were significantly higher (t = 3·305; d.f. = 8; p < 0·05). Three wind direction analyses (annual mean, mean annual maximum gust and mean annual maximum gust ≥28 kn) between 1995 and 1997 also showed significant differences (p < 0·05). All comprised more easterly components which meant they approached the beach from the sea. Furthermore, gusts ≥28 kn from the northeast quadrant, that is, 0° to 90° true, were significantly more frequent during these years (t = 3·674; d.f. = 8; p < 0·01). Justification of statistical significances was established and there was supporting evidence of unusual meteorological conditions at that time. Relationships showed correlation between forcing agents (extreme sea level and wind direction) and shoreline indicators (mean beach level and Mean High Water). Furthermore, regression analysis showed winds from the northeast quadrant resulted in steeper longshore gradients, as a consequence of beach material loss. Therefore, it was concluded that the critical erosion of Penarth beach between 1995 and 1997 was caused by increased wave attack from the northeast and southeast quadrants, generated by unique significant changes in wind direction and extreme sea levels. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.  相似文献   

Dynamics of multiple intertidal bars over semi‐diurnal and lunar tidal cycles,North Lincolnshire,England     

Selma van Houwelingen  Gerhard Masselink  Joanna Bullard 《地球表面变化过程与地形》2008,33(10):1473-1490

Multiple intertidal bars are common features of wave‐dominated sandy beaches, yet their short‐term (<1 month) and small‐scale (<1 km) morphology and dynamics remain poorly understood. This study describes the morphodynamics of multiple intertidal bars in North Lincolnshire, England, during single and lunar tidal cycles under two contrasting conditions – first when significant wave height was <0·5 m and second when significant wave height frequently exceeded 1 m. The relative importance of swash, surf and shoaling processes in determining morphological change was examined using detailed field observations and a numerical model. The beach featured four intertidal bars and both cross‐shore and longshore bar morphology evolved during the field investigation, particularly under medium to high wave‐energy conditions. Numerical modelling suggests shoaling processes are most common on the seaward two bars under calm wave conditions (H_s < 0·5 m) and that surf zone processes become more common during neap tides and under more energetic (H_s < 0·5 m) conditions. Surf processes dominate the inner two bars, though swash influence increases in a landward direction. The numerical modelling results combined with low tide survey data and high‐resolution morphological measurements strongly suggest changes in the intertidal bar morphology are accomplished by surf zone processes rather than by shoaling wave or swash processes. This is because shoaling waves do not induce significant sediment transport to have any morphological effect, whereas swash action generally does not have enough scope to act as the swash zone is much narrower than the surf zone. It was found, however, that the absolute rate of morphological change under swash action and surfzone processes are of similar magnitudes and that swash action may induce a significant amount of local morphological change when the high tide mark is located on the upper bar, making this process important for bar morphodynamics. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.  相似文献   

大港油田中部滩海新近纪古湖泊发育的证据   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

廖远涛  王华  卢宗盛  喻建新  曹飞 《地球科学》2008,33(3):357-364

大港中部滩海新近系层系是重要的油气后备勘探领域和战略接替区.前人普遍认为新近系层系发育曲流河和辫状河沉积.借鉴渤海海域浅层油气勘探经验, 基于遗迹组构、微古生物、生物有机化合物、碳氧同位素以及地震等地质资料分析, 认为中部滩海东部发育开阔的古湖泊, 其证据为: 发育见于国内外浅湖环境的典型的Palaeophycus遗迹组构; 发现丰富的见于正常浅湖环境的浮游绿藻化石; 发现较多的仅分布在古代和现代湖泊中的介形类——Candona、Cypris; 干酪根类型、生物有机化合物、碳氧同位素以及地震等地质资料也证明了古湖泊的存在.馆陶组中、晚期至明化镇组沉积早期为湖泊逐渐扩张达到鼎盛发育的时期.   相似文献   

华南沿海若干砂质海滩沉积物粒度特征的分析     

曹惠美  蔡锋  苏贤泽 《海洋通报》2005,24(4):36-45

根据2003年7月在华南沿海12个砂质海滩所取得的76个沉积物样品（其中次表层样品36个,不计入研究范围）,就该区的沉积物粒度特征展开论述。为了便于分析其沉积物粒度特征,我们把华南沿海12条海滩剖面根据岸滩形态和成因将华南砂质海岸划分为岬湾型砂质海岸、沙坝-渴湖型砂质海岸和夷直型砂质海岸三大类。阐述了不同类型海滩的表层沉积物的粒度特征、类型、分布以及粒度的沿程变化特征。  相似文献   

滨海城市地区地质环境是特色及与地质灾害的成生联系   总被引：5，自引：0，他引：5  

李相然 《地质与勘探》2000,36(1):65-67,84

分析了我国滨海城市地区地质环境的地域分异规律,研究了它与地质灾害的成生联系。  相似文献   

闽南滨海新生代玄武岩自然景观的科研旅游价值   总被引：3，自引：1，他引：2  

高天钧  李其团 《福建地质》2000,19(1):34-41

闽南滨海分布的玄武岩带具有奇特、美丽的自然景观 ,属于夏威夷型盾形火山喷发带 ,部分反映中国东部新生代地质构造演化和岩浆深部作用的特点及过程 ,具有科研考察和旅游的重要价值。  相似文献   

构造沉降是控制近代洞庭湖演变的关键因素吗?——评《洞庭湖地质环境系统分析》   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

李春初 《海洋与湖沼》2000,31(4):460-464

本文对以研究近代洞庭湖演变趋势为主要内容的《洞庭湖地质环境系统分析》的系列研究成果进行评论 ,认为采用“假设 -演绎法”研究洞庭湖演变得出的结论 ,依然建立在假设的基础上 ,并不可靠。文中还对该系列成果提出的“构造沉降是控制洞庭湖演变的关键因素”的论点和一些所谓的“构造沉降”表现及其计算数据提出质疑 ,认为近代洞庭湖的演变不是由内动力“构造沉降”控制 ,而是主要受入湖水沙条件变化、人工围垦湖滩和湖面———基面上升等外动力的作用和影响。  相似文献   

Differences in vegetation characteristics with shoreline position on a tropical pocket beach     

Rosana Grafals-Soto  Karl F. Nordstrom  Nancy L. Jackson 《自然地理学》2020,41(4):315-331

ABSTRACT

Composition and richness of coastal vegetation differs with distance from the water and sheltering by topography. Transition from pioneer beach plants to mature forests is expected to be narrow on low wave energy coasts with a tropical climate favorable to vegetation growth. The goal of this paper is to determine whether vegetation on the beach and foredune will be denser and have a greater number of species and more woody shrubs near the water as wave and wind stresses diminish because of favorable shoreline orientation within a pocket beach. Field data on beach width, beach mobility, dune height, vegetation species, vegetation height and percent vegetation cover were collected in Puerto Rico along six cross-shore transects. Beaches are more stable at transects in the lee of an eolianite barrier and a tombolo. The vegetation gradient there is compressed, with denser, taller, more diverse vegetation and more tree species close to the waterline than at more exposed sites. The lack of mobility of the beaches and dunes and lack of geomorphically significant disturbance events is in contrast to the conspicuous feedbacks between overwash, topography, and vegetation on exposed mid-latitude coasts, revealing the need for more study of low-energy beach environments.  相似文献   

Application of the Static Headland-Bay Beach Concept to a Sandy Beach: A New Elliptical Model     

LI Bing  ZHUANG Zhenye  CAO Lihua  DU Fengchao 《中国海洋大学学报(英文版)》2020,19(1):81-89

The headland-bay beach is one of the most common coastal types in the world.Its morphology reflects the changes that occurred during long-term evolution of the sandy coast.Several headland-bay beach models have been proposed to simulate the coastline’s configuration in equilibrium.In this paper,a new elliptical model is proposed,described,and applied.On the east coast of Laizhou Bay in Shandong Province from Longkou Port to Diaolongzui,four typical headland-bay beaches have developed,and four headland-bay beach models are used in this paper to simulate the morphology of these beaches to assess the applicability of each model.The simulation results of the elliptical model verify that it is applicable to the study area.In addition,the elliptical model is easy to use.Through simulation and field investigations,we concluded that most of the coastal segments in this area will remain in an erosion state,and the human activity has a significant impact on the shoreline’s evolution.  相似文献   

利津洼陷沙四上亚段滩坝沉积特征及控制因素分析   总被引：3，自引：0，他引：3  

李国斌  姜在兴陈诗望冯 磊张善文隋风贵刘惠民 《中国地质》2008,35(5):911-921

通过岩心观察、测井和地震资料分析,运用沉积学、层序地层学理论,将利津洼陷沙四上亚段分为1个层序3个体系域（LST、TST、HST）,并细分为7个准层序组。研究了滩坝砂岩的沉积特征和在准层序组内的平面展布,以准层序组1、2滨浅湖滩坝最发育,准层序组3、4风暴滩坝最发育,准层序组6、7砂质滩坝发育差但发育碳酸盐滩坝。对滩坝控制因素进行了探讨,首次提出了“气（气候）-源（物源）-盆（盆地）”系统控滩坝的分析思路,是对传统“源控论”的完善与补充,可更合理解释滩坝的成因和分布,增加预测性。  相似文献