Coastline and Dune Evolution along the Great Lakes

Coastline and Dune Evolution along the Great Lakes

Editors: Timothy G. Fisher and Edward C. Hansen

The 17,500 km of Great Lakes' shoreline is North America's "third coast." This coast has been the setting for a number of classic studies in coastal geomorphology and Quaternary geology, especially on the subjects of coastal dunes and the effects of deglaciation and isostatic rebound on lakes and coasts. In the past decade and a half, there has been a revival of interest in these processes along the Great Lakes. This volume includes an interdisciplinary mix of papers spanning a variety of temporal scales and offering a substantive overview of this recent research. The majority of the papers investigate the relationship between dune activity, lake levels, and climate. In addition to offering insights into coastal processes in general, the data presented in this paper could help inform decisions on how to manage and mitigate the human impact on this fragile natural environment.

Learn more about the book from the video interview with volume co-editor Timothy G. Fisher.

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Published: 8/06/2014

ISBN Number: 978-0-8137-2508-6

Pages: 228

Product Category: Special Papers

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