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Introduction to California's Beaches and Coast (Volume 99) (California Natural History Guides),New
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From sunny beaches where thousands escape the summers heat to wild and isolated rocky cliffs, California boasts one of the most spectacular and diverse shorelines in the world. Accompanied by numerous color photographs, diagrams, and maps, this guide explains why Californias Pacific Coast looks and works the way it does. Gary Griggs explores the dynamic forces that have created beaches and the coastline through lively discussions of tectonics, the formation of waves, rain and wind, changing climates and sea levels, human impacts, and coastal erosion. The guide answers such questions as: Where does all that sand come from? Can we harness the energy of waves? How fast does the coastline erode? What lies just off shore beneath the waves?
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Introduction to California's Beaches and Coast'? A: The book primarily focuses on the diverse and spectacular shorelines of California, exploring the dynamic forces that shape its beaches and coastline.
- Q: Who is the author of this guide? A: The guide is authored by Gary Griggs, an expert in coastal science.
- Q: What can readers expect to find in terms of visuals? A: The guide includes numerous color photographs, diagrams, and maps that enhance the reader's understanding of California's coastline.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both casual readers and researchers? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible to general readers while also providing valuable insights for researchers interested in coastal dynamics.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding California's beaches? A: It covers topics such as tectonics, wave formation, climate change, human impacts, and coastal erosion.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 328 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Introduction to California's Beaches and Coast' published? A: The book was published on June 22, 2010.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What are some of the questions answered in the guide? A: The guide answers questions such as where sand comes from, the potential to harness wave energy, the rate of coastline erosion, and what lies beneath the waves off shore.