The Origin of Sand and Its Colour on the South-Eastern Coast of Spain: Implications for Erosion Management

The Origin of Sand and Its Colour on the South-Eastern Coast of Spain: Implications for Erosion Management

Sand colour can give important information about mineral composition and, consequently, sediment source areas and input systems. Beach appearance, which is mostly linked to sand colour, has a relevant economic function in tourist areas. In this paper, the colour of 66 sand samples, collected along b...

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Main Authors: Francisco Asensio-Montesinos, Enzo Pranzini, Javier Martínez-Martínez, Irene Cinelli, Giorgio Anfuso, Hugo Corbí
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
alicante
beach nourishment
ciel*a*b*
coastal management
costa blanca
mineralogical characterization
sediment colour
tourism
western mediterranean
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/2/377

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