The relationship of sediment texture with coastal environments along the Kuala Terengganu Coast, Malaysia |
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| Authors: | Rosnan Yaacob Mohd Lokman Hussain |
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| Institution: | (1) Institute of Oceanography, University College of Science and Technology Malaysia, 21030 Mengabang Telipot Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia |
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| Abstract: | The subtidal sediments of four coastal environments (beach, berm, surf zone and nearshore sea floor) of Kuala Terengganu have
been studied in terms of their textural characteristics and depositional process. Sampling and statistical analyses of the
grain size distributions of beach, surf zone and shallow sea-floor sediments at various locations along the coastline show
that they varied in their mean grain size as well as values of sorting and skewness. The statistical parameters of grain size
distributions thus allowed recognition of distinct sub-environments. The size distribution of such sediments suggests that
the various processes that are responsible for their transportation and deposition are wave, current and wind action. The
different energy conditions and the morphology of each coastal environment seem to be reflected in the characteristics of
the sediments in each environment. |
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| Keywords: | Sediment distribution Grain size Coastal environments Statistical parameters |
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