GEOMORPHOLOGY OF THE SOUTH SHORE OF LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK

Abstract

The geologic factors which influenced the development of the south shore of Long Island to data are treated in broad scope. Interpretation of geologic ve s r r wn fro ork of many authors, a d a his ory of shore line changes and inlet migration is compiled from avail bl U C GS and Corps of Engineers survey da a. Graphic pres ntation of he shore line history is included. Littoral transport rates are estimated. All readily available survey data and comparative volumetric changes therefrom are tabulated in appendices. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0266264

Entities

People

  • Norman E. Taney

Organizations

  • Coastal Engineering Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Engineers
  • Geomorphology
  • Migration
  • New York
  • Transport Ships

Fields of Study

  • Geology

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
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