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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... similar increase in knowledge in evolutionary and process studies. They include: * increasing knowledge of the physiography and bathymetry of the GBR * extensive data banks from shallow($25m) drilling and radiocarbon dating of cores ...
... similar increase in knowledge in evolutionary and process studies. They include: * increasing knowledge of the physiography and bathymetry of the GBR * extensive data banks from shallow($25m) drilling and radiocarbon dating of cores ...
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... , Chudleigh (2000km2), Sturgeon (5200km2), and Nulla (7500km2) basalt provinces are of similar age with some lava flows Figure 2.3 The crater rim and surrounding coral reef of 2.2 Geological and geomorphological development of the coast 19.
... , Chudleigh (2000km2), Sturgeon (5200km2), and Nulla (7500km2) basalt provinces are of similar age with some lava flows Figure 2.3 The crater rim and surrounding coral reef of 2.2 Geological and geomorphological development of the coast 19.
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... similar mid-shelf location surrounded by reefs. In the south, where the shelf is much wider only Tern and Redbill Reefs have small granitic outcrops the probable raison d'eˆtre for their location in an otherwise reefless area. There is ...
... similar mid-shelf location surrounded by reefs. In the south, where the shelf is much wider only Tern and Redbill Reefs have small granitic outcrops the probable raison d'eˆtre for their location in an otherwise reefless area. There is ...
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... similar stratigraphy with 100–150m of what was presumed to be Plio–Pleistocene reef limestones overlying a thinner sequence of foraminiferal limestone and siliciclastics or mixed siliciclastics and carbonates. The Miocene or Pliocene ...
... similar stratigraphy with 100–150m of what was presumed to be Plio–Pleistocene reef limestones overlying a thinner sequence of foraminiferal limestone and siliciclastics or mixed siliciclastics and carbonates. The Miocene or Pliocene ...
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... similar age are found along the adjacent far northern GBR shelf (Davies et al., 1989). Elsewhere a middle to late Pleistocene age is identified for the Reef and whilst the direct evidence comes only from Ribbon 5 and Boulder Reefs ...
... similar age are found along the adjacent far northern GBR shelf (Davies et al., 1989). Elsewhere a middle to late Pleistocene age is identified for the Reef and whilst the direct evidence comes only from Ribbon 5 and Boulder Reefs ...
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accretion accumulation appear associated Barrier Reef beach cays central GBR channels Chapter coast complex continental coral coral reefs cores currents cyclone dates Davies deposits depth described detail discussed dominated drilling edge effects energy established evidence example extend Figure Flood foundations fringing reefs front further geomorphological Halimeda higher holes Holocene Hopley identified important increase indicated inner lagoon less limited mainland major mangrove margin maximum morphology northern noted occur outer patches period planar platform Pleistocene possible present processes produced range rates reached recent record reef flat reef growth reef islands region relatively ribbon rise River sand sea level sediment shallow shelf shingle significant similar slope Stoddart structure studies submerged suggested surface Swain Reefs Table tidal tide vegetated wave wide windward zone