What Lies Beneath? Revealing Coastal Processes Through Mapping
Coastal areas are changing as a result of natural and human activities, and these dynamics create risks for citizens and communities. Science is needed to map and measure coasts and oceans, and many new tools exist to enhance our knowledge. In this chapte
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Stephen J. Culver Editor
Troubled Waters
Understanding the Science Behind our Coastal Crisis
Springer Climate Series Editor John Dodson Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xian, Shaanxi, China
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Stephen J. Culver Editor
Troubled Waters Understanding the Science Behind our Coastal Crisis
Editor Stephen J. Culver Department of Geological Sciences East Carolina University Greenville, NC, USA
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Preface
Academic geologists spend their careers educating future generation
