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Waves and Beaches

The Powerful Dynamics of Sea and Coast

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Waves and Beaches

By: Willard Bascom, Kim McCoy
Narrated by: Rich Miller
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The bestselling classic updated for surfers, sailors, oceanographers, climate activists, and those who love the sea

First published in 1963 and updated in 1979, this classic is an essential handbook for anyone who studies, surfs, protects, or is fascinated by the ocean. Willard Bascom was a master of the subject and included a wealth of information based on theory and statistics, but also anecdotal observation and personal experience. It brought to the general public understanding of the awesome and complex power of the waves.

This revision from Kim McCoy adds recent facts and anecdotes to update the book's relevance in the time of climate change. One of the most significant effects of global warming will be sea-level rise. What will this mean to waves and beaches, and what effects are we already seeing? New text covers events such as the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, Hurricane Katrina flooding of 2005, and the 2011 earthquake and resulting devastation in Fukushima.

As well as students, surfers, and the general public, this updated edition of a beloved classic is an essential handbook for climate scientists and ocean activists, providing clear explanations and detailed resources.

©1964 Willard Bascom; Additional text and illustrations copyright 2020 by Kim McCoy (P)2022 Tantor
Earth Sciences Ecosystems & Habitats Environment Natural Disaster Conservation Surfing Classics
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