The Pacific Northwest Coast: Living with the Shores of Oregon and Washington
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (891 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0822320207 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Komar, one of the nation’s leading coastal oceanographers, examines the lessons taught by ages of geological and cultural history. Emphasizing the actual and potential harm to human projects and to the natural heritage of the coast, Komar provides the knowledge necessary for finding a safe home near the shore while preserving the beauty that draws us to it.. With explanations of the area’s geological evolution, including natural shoreline erosion and sea-cliff landsliding, Komar details human interaction with the coast: erosion caused by early settlers, the development and destruction of Bayocean Spit, the disastrous effects caused by the 1982–1983 El Niño, and the notorious failure of a construction project on the picturesqueæbut unstableæbluffs at Jump-Off Joe. A companion volume to Living with the Shore of Puget Sound and the Georgia Strait, The Pacific Northwest Coast serves as a source of information about the coast of the Pacific Northwest, its geological setting,
He is the author of Beach Processes and Sedimentation and the editor of Handbook of Coastal Processes and Erosion.. Komar is Professor of Oceanography at Oregon State University. Paul D
James Giambrone Jr. said The Pacific Northwest Coast. The book is valuable and understandable. I am doing research in preparation to a move to the west coast of Oregon. Professor Komar takes a complicated issue and makes it understandable for a lay person. He is clear about what level of evidence exists for various subjects and is clear when expressing his opinion. The book very much answered just about all the questions I had.. "A must read for anyone buying property on the Oregon Coast" according to A. Wade. Excellent book, very readable considering the subject. Very clear about all the factors in coastal erosion. Useful for anyone but essential for anyone buying or building on the coast.. D. Covington said One Star. Samplle ebook is useless as it only goes to the Copyright page. Dah! LOL
Sherman, "Geographical Review" . "This book offers important lessons and valuable advice to coastal planners and coastal residents--and not just those of Oregon and Washington. The excellent case study material in "The Pacific Northwest Coast "could become part of a curricula for courses in natural hazards, coastal management, and coastal geomorphology. If you care about the coast, this book is a worthy addition to your library." --Douglas J