Rip current variability and hazard along a macro-tidal coast

Journal of Coastal Research

Volumn , Issue SPEC. ISSUE 56, 2009, Pages 895-899

  Scott, T ^a   Russell, P ^a   Masselink, G ^a   Wooler, A ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH   (United Kingdom)

^b Staff Officer Operations (Training)   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Beach safety; Beach type; High energy; Macro tidal; Rip currents

Indexed keywords

EID: 77953132959     PISSN: 07490208     EISSN: 15515036     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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