Geomorphological evolution of estuaries: The dynamic basis for morpho-sedimentary units in selected estuaries in the Northeastern United States

Marine Fisheries Review

Volumn 71, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 34-45

  Psuty, Norbert P ^a   Silveira, Tanya M ^a  

^a Rutgers University   (United States)

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Indexed keywords

BARRIER ISLAND; COASTAL EVOLUTION; COASTAL MORPHOLOGY; SEA LEVEL CHANGE; SEDIMENT TRANSPORT; TIDAL CURRENT;

UNITED STATES;

EID: 75949105804     PISSN: 00901830     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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