The Role of Shell Material in the Natural Sand Replenishment Cycle of the Beach and Nearshore Area between Lake Worth Inlet and the Miami Ship Channel
Abstract
The primary objective of the present study was to investigate the role of natural shell replenishment as a contributing element in the nourishment of beach material along the beach and nearshore area lying between Lake Worth Inlet and the Miami Ship Channel. In particular, it was important to determine the kind and amount of shell being contributed to this area. It was not known whether the shell material contributed is largely, or only in part, eroded outcrop from the Anastasia and related formations or whether it is mostly fresh shell contributed annually to the local supply.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0715986
Entities
People
- Gene A. Rusnak
- Hermann A. Hofmann
- Kenneth W. Stockman
Organizations
- Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science