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Download or read book Lost Islands written by Henry Stommel and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expert oceanographer presents fascinating documentation of the historical, geographical, and anecdotal accounts of hundreds of phantom islands around the world. Scores of black-and-white illustrations and charts illuminate the text.

Download or read book Our Own Islands written by Halford John Mackinder and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Islands Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2002-07 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Directory for the Navigation of the Pacific Ocean: The islands, etc., of the Pacific Ocean written by Alexander George Findlay and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The North Carolina Shore and Its Barrier Islands written by Orrin H. Pilkey and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina Shore and Its Barrier Islands is the latest volume in the series, Living with the Shore. Replacing an earlier volume, this thoroughly new book provides a diverse guide to one of America's most popular shorelines. As is true for all books in the series, it is based on the premise that understanding the changing nature of beaches and barrier islands is essential if we are to preserve them for future generations. Evidence that the North Carolina shore is changing is never hard to find, but recently the devastation wrought by Hurricane Fran and the perilous situation of the historic lighthouse at Cape Hatteras have reminded all concerned of the fragility of this coast. Arguing for a policy of intelligent development, one in which residential and commercial structures meet rather than confront the changing nature of the shore, the authors have included practical information on hazards of many kinds--storms, tides, floods, erosion, island migration, and earthquakes. Diagrams and photographs clearly illustrate coastal processes and aid in understanding the impact of hurricanes and northeasters, wave and current dynamics, as well as pollution and other environmental destruction due to overdevelopment. A chapter on estuaries provides related information on the shores of back barrier areas that are growing in popularity for recreational residences. Risk maps focus on the natural hazards of each island and together with construction guidelines provide a basis for informed island management. Lastly, the dynamics of coastal politics and management are reviewed through an analysis of the controversies over the decision to move the Cape Hatteras lighthouse and a proposed effort to stabilize Oregon Inlet. From the natural and historic perspective of the opening chapters to the regional discussions of individual barrier islands, this book is both a primer on coastal processes for the first time visitor as well as a guide to hazard identification for property owners.

Download or read book Islands Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2003-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Decisions on Names in the United States written by United States Board on Geographic Names and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: