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    son Michael. Phil then arrives home]. I remember that day at Forster Beach like it was yesterday [Shows picture]. It’s crazy to think this bvphoto was taken seven years ago [Pause]. It was so freeing. Our laughter probably could have echoed down to Cronulla as we were all so cheerful that day. Hayley‚ so small she would ride on your shoulders yet so terrified she was as still as a statue. You and Michael‚ typical father and son‚ always trying to outdo each other like with

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    analyse how the operation and integration of natural processes within your chosen New Zealand geographic environment have led to the formation of one significant feature. New Zealand geographic environment – Muriwai Coastal Environment Feature – Sand dunes situated at the back of Muriwai beach Introduction Muriwai Coastal Environment is located on the west coast of the North Island. It is located west of Auckland‚ midway between the entrances to the he Manukau and Kaipara Harbour. It is located

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    nvironments-0/features-produced-wind-erosion#sthash.BIB1z0JR.dpuf In aeolian processes‚ wind transports and deposits particles of sediment. Aeolian features form in areas where wind is the primary source of erosion. The particles deposited are of sand‚ silt and clay size. The particles are entrained in by one of four processes. Creep occurs when a particle rolls or slides across the surface. Lift occurs when a particle rises off the surface due to the

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    cliff * Dune- a hill or ridge of wind deposited sand 7.3 outline * Wind Erosion: wind erodes land surfaces in two ways: deflation and abrasion. * Wind Deposits: The wind can create landforms when it deposits its sediments‚ especially in deserts and along coasts. Both layers of loess and sand dunes are landscape features deposited by wind. -Loess -Sand Dunes: Wind can deposit sand in mounds or ridges called dunes when it encounters an obstruction. * Types of Sand dunes: The shape

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    be in dynamic equilibrium. This means that sand is moved from one location to another but it does not leave the system. For example‚ winter storms may remove significant amounts of sand‚ creating steep‚ narrow beaches. In the summer‚ gentle waves return the sand‚ widening beaches and creating gentle slopes. Because there are so many factors involved in coastal erosion‚ including human activity‚ sea-level rise‚ seasonal fluctuations‚ and climate change‚ sand movement will not be consistent year after

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    1.0 Introduction Last term the Biology and Geography class went to Hastings Point‚ New South Wales to visit three ecosystems found in the area‚ such as- mangroves‚ sand dunes and rocky shores. Hasting Points is the smallest coastal settlement of Tweed Shire. The hamlet is nestled between the ocean on its east and a delicate estuary on its west. This report will focus on the unique coastal habitats of Hasting Points and the various issues that challenge the sustainability of mangroves surrounding

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    numerous sand sheets and sand dunes in numerous patterns. All of the dune fields occur within or near topographic depressions. This fact must be explained in any theory regarding the origin of the sand and the evolution of dune forms in space and time. Two other important observations must also be taken into account. The first is that wind in this desert moves towards the south during most of the year‚ except where it is locally affected by topographic prominences. The second is that sands in these

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    water‚ has accentuated coastal dune erosion which is the process of removing or damaging to‚ dune vegetation exposes sand dunes to high coastal winds and wave action which eventually cause dune blowouts and sand drifts. We can tell this by carrying out specific research (secondary data) on different types of media and internet use. We can use GIS and Google earth to go back in time using the historic button and measure using the ruler button how the blowout of the sand dune has grown over time. Or simply

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    around the headland and attack the sides of the headland. Because of the sea wall the waves can no longer attack the side of the Otakimiro Headland. This means the waves no longer erode the northern side of the headland and material‚ such as Awhitu sand stone and volcanic rock are no longer eroded and deposited in to the sea at Muriwai. Because of the lack of erosion‚ the amount of sediment transported northward‚ up the beach‚ is also affected. This human modification and its impact on processes

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    The sand dunes on the beaches. This area is affected by wind erosion as well as the tides if adequate vegetative cover is not present. The main type of erosion‚ from the sea‚ takes the sand from the sand dunes as well as the rest of the beach in a rip. The sand is then pulled out to sea where it forms a sand bar. On calmer days‚ the sand is brought back to the beach. * Storm damage can affect coastal properties. This is especially made obvious when buildings are constructed on sand dunes. When

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