The Geomorphology of the Great Barrier Reef: Development, Diversity and ChangeCambridge University Press, 17. 5. 2007. This 2007 book reviews the history of geomorphological studies of the Great Barrier Reef and assesses the influences of sea-level change and oceanographic processes on the development of reefs over the last 10,000 years. It presents analyses of recently attained data from the Great Barrier Reef and reconstructions of the sequence of events which have led to its more recent geomorphology. The authors emphasise the importance of the geomorphological time span and its applications for present management applications. This is a valuable reference for academic researchers in geomorphology and oceanography, and will also appeal to graduate students in related fields. |
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... relatively thin section of the reef was established from seismic interpretation. An age no greater than the Pleistocene was suggested (Marshall, 1983a; Symonds et al., 1983). The 1990 Ocean Drilling Program confirmed this though the ...
... relatively thin section of the reef was established from seismic interpretation. An age no greater than the Pleistocene was suggested (Marshall, 1983a; Symonds et al., 1983). The 1990 Ocean Drilling Program confirmed this though the ...
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... relatively thin sequences of reefal framework seen in the boreholes on Michaelmas, Heron, and Wreck Reefs, and in seismic sectionsappearto corroborate thisage forthe Reef along its entire length. The hole drilled to 210m on Ribbon 5 ...
... relatively thin sequences of reefal framework seen in the boreholes on Michaelmas, Heron, and Wreck Reefs, and in seismic sectionsappearto corroborate thisage forthe Reef along its entire length. The hole drilled to 210m on Ribbon 5 ...
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... relatively constant rates. The spectacular uplifted coral terraces of Huon Peninsula on Papua New Guinea's north coast are an iconic location for sea-level studies (e.g., Chappell, 1974; Aharon et al., 1980; Aharon and Chappell, 1986) ...
... relatively constant rates. The spectacular uplifted coral terraces of Huon Peninsula on Papua New Guinea's north coast are an iconic location for sea-level studies (e.g., Chappell, 1974; Aharon et al., 1980; Aharon and Chappell, 1986) ...
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... relatively rigid, so outer shelf subsidence can flex shallower inshore areas upward to producea relative sea-level fall. Spatial variationsin hydro-isostatic effects have greatly influenced relative sea-level histories and reef growth ...
... relatively rigid, so outer shelf subsidence can flex shallower inshore areas upward to producea relative sea-level fall. Spatial variationsin hydro-isostatic effects have greatly influenced relative sea-level histories and reef growth ...
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