Influence of a rocky platform in the profile morphologyVictoria Beach, Cádiz (Spain)

  1. Bernabeu-Tello, A.M. 3
  2. Muñoz-Pérez, J.J. 1
  3. Medina-Santamaría, R. 2
  1. 1 Demarcación de Costas, Cádiz
  2. 2 Universidad de Cantabria
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    Universidad de Cantabria

    Santander, España

    ROR https://ror.org/046ffzj20

    Geographic location of the organization Universidad de Cantabria
  3. 3 Universidade de Vigo
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    Universidade de Vigo

    Vigo, España

    ROR https://ror.org/05rdf8595

    Geographic location of the organization Universidade de Vigo
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Journal:
Ciencias marinas

ISSN: 0185-3880,  2395-9053

Year of publication: 2002

Volume: 28

Issue: 2

Pages: 181-192

Type: Article

DOI: 10.7773/CM.V28I2.215 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR HANDLE: https://hdl.handle.net/11093/4177

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Abstract

The equilibrium profile concept is a useful tool for the knowledge and management of the coastline. This concept is based on several assumptions that rarely are satisfied in nature. One of these considers that the geologic setting has no influence in the profile morphology. The Victoria beach is a good example that questions this hypothesis. Muñoz-Pérez (1996) and Muñoz-Pérez et al. (1999) proposed an analytical expression of equilibrium beach profile for reef- protected beaches. In this work, data measured at Victoria beach are used to confirm the goodness of this model. The results obtained show that the occurrence of a horizontal rocky platform in subtidal zone modifies the beach slope and the seasonal evolution of the profile.

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