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Living with the Changing California Coast
Author | : Gary Bruce Griggs,Kiki Patsch,Lauret Savoy |
Publsiher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 553 |
Release | : 2005-11-07 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780520938670 |
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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
Living with the Changing California Coast
Author | : Gary B. Griggs |
Publsiher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 566 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0520244478 |
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"The goal of The Changing California Coast is to provide perspective on the realities of living on the California coast, its challenges and issues, and the nitty gritty of what to consider before buying or building a house. The book achieves this aim by providing a tutorial on the potential hazards of coastal living, and systematically covering the coast from border to border. A must read for anyone whose idea of the coast is based on too many episodes of Baywatch."--Paul D. Komar, author of Beach Processes and Sedimentation "California's coast is a living landscape endlessly besieged by waves and tides, upland erosion, seismic forces, and human efforts to secure land's edge in place. A geography of awesome beauty and constant conflict, the coast is where people want to be. Living with the Changing California Coast is a must read for property owners, developers, investors, public officials, and activists who care about our coast's future. This book lays out the consequences of our tendency to wall up the coast and what we might do to reverse the trend. A most thorough, alarming and compelling tale of what is happening to our shoreline. Will policy makers listen?"--Peter Douglas, Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission
Living with the California Coast
Author | : Gary B. Griggs,Lauret E. Savoy |
Publsiher | : Durham, N.C. : Duke University Press |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : UVA:35007004871673 |
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A fascinating look at the California coastline's geological development, the processes that shape it, the hazards it can present, and what all these things mean for the large and growing number of people who make their homes along the shore.
Introduction to California s Beaches and Coast
Author | : Gary B. Griggs |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Coast changes |
ISBN | : 0520262905 |
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Discusses why California's Pacific Coast looks and works the way it does, offering discussions of tectonics, the formation of waves, rain and wind, changing climates and sea levels, human impacts, and coastal erosion, with color photographs, diagrams, and maps.
Life of the California Coast Nations
Author | : Molly Aloian,Bobbie Kalman |
Publsiher | : Crabtree Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0778703827 |
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Provides an overview of the Native Americans who lived along the coast of California.
Experience the California Coast
Author | : California Coastal Commis |
Publsiher | : University of California Press |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2005-11-11 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0520245407 |
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The shoreline between California's Golden Gate and the Oregon border offers an endless variety of coastal attractions: soft white sand and coarse pebble beaches, forests of Sitka spruce and fields of California poppies, redwood glades and crashing surf, lighthouses and whales. This easy-to-use, up-to-date, comprehensive guidebook, packed with information on every page, tells you where to go in coastal northern California, how to get there, what facilities to expect, and what you can do at each location. The guide's gorgeous color photographs, topographical maps, and abundant information on natural history and the environment make it the perfect guide to pack along on any excursion to the coast of northern California for hikers, picnickers, campers, surfers, divers, wheelchair users, birders, boaters, kayakers, anglers, and travelers. * Includes a comprehensive list of more than 300 beaches, parks on or near the coast, and paths to the shoreline * Features more than 300 full-color photographs, 49 detailed maps, and charts that provide information on facilities, attractions, coastal environments, access for the disabled, and more * Lists recreational outfitters, including fishing boat services, kayak and surfboard rentals, and riding stables * Gives information on hostels; campgrounds in national, state, and local parks; and private campground facilities * Introduces the coast's major environments, including beaches, rocky shoreline, and the redwood forest, and highlights the plants, animals, and birds that can be seen in each
Introduction to the Plant Life of Southern California
Author | : Philip W. Rundel,Robert J. Gustafson |
Publsiher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 325 |
Release | : 2005-04-29 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780520241992 |
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Rundel introduces readers to the plant communities of the Southern California coastal areas and foothills, including color photos of 250 species and additional color habitat photos.
Seashore Life of the Northern Pacific Coast
Author | : Eugene N. Kozloff |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0295960841 |
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From Monterey Bay to northern British Columbia, zoologist Eugene Kozloff describes the common plants and animals that inhabit rocky shores, sandy beaches, and quiet bays and estuaries.