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Nearshore


An examination of nearshore zones on a global basis reveals that they are characterized by a wide variety of morphologies, which are dependent upon the wave and tidal conditions as well as the size of sediment that is present. Overall, it is a zone in which there is generally the capability for significant sediment transport both perpendicular to the beach as well as alongshore because of longshore sediment transport by wave action. In some nearshore systems, there may be a variety of alongshore bars or ridges of sediment that can eventually migrate landward and attach to the beach and thereby contribute to the seaward extension of the beach.

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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