Overview of Pacific Island carbonate beach systems
By: B. M. Richmond
Edited by: Magoon O TRobbins L LEwing LMagoon O TRobbins L LEwing L
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Abstract
Beach systems in Pacific Islands are Holocene deposits of reef-dervied and terrigenous sediment. Thus, geologic setting is important in determining the success at which beach systems are established. Generally, older islands exhibit better beach system development. Although modern beach systems are composed of Holocene sediment, development of suitable accommodation space requires more geologic time.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Overview of Pacific Island carbonate beach systems |
| ISBN | 0784406405 |
| Year Published | 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Title | Carbonate Beaches 2000 |
| First page | 218 |
| Last page | 228 |
| Conference Title | Carbonate Beaches 2000 |
| Conference Location | Key Largo, FL |
| Conference Date | 5 December 2000 through 8 December 2000 |