A critical evaluation of coastal erosion in Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil

A critical evaluation of coastal erosion in Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil

Evidences of coastal erosion in Rio Grande do Sul have been obtained by three methods: (a) analysis of the long-term morphodynamics and stratigraphy of coastal barriers, (b) annual shoreline mapping using the Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS), and (c) local beach profile measurements. Th...

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Main Authors: Dillenburg Sérgio R., Esteves Luciana S., Tomazelli Luiz J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2004-01-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
Subjects:
coastal evolution
Quaternary
shoreline changes
coastal barriers
sediment budget
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