Genesis and Development of Sand Formations on Marine Coasts (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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How winds and waves sculpt coastlines—and what these sculpted sands reveal about our shores. This book explains how air and water work together to create and modify sand formations along marine coasts, from the simplest grains to vast dune fields.

It lays out clear differences between sands moved by wind and those shaped by water, and it shows how lamination, grain size, and moisture influence what we see on beaches, deltas, and dune systems. The work combines practical observations with a systematic framework, helping readers understand coastal landforms without needing prior expert knowledge.

• Differentiate eolian (wind-driven) and neptunian (water-driven) sand deposits and what each reveals about a coastline.


• Learn how dune shapes form and change under varying wind strength, supply of sand, and moisture.


• Explore how sand grains are classified, measured, and how their movement creates ripples, ridges, and dune crests.


• See how lamination and bed structures indicate past conditions, currents, and wind directions.

Ideal for readers of geology, physical geography, and coastal science who want a grounded, readable account of how shorelines are built and transformed by natural forces.

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