The Pacific Northwest Coast
| Author | : Paul D. Komar |
| Publisher | : Living with the Shore |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015040039565 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Pacific Northwest Coast by : Paul D. Komar
Download or read book The Pacific Northwest Coast written by Paul D. Komar and published by Living with the Shore. This book was released on 1997 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the coast of the Pacific Northwest becomes ever more populated and developed, its beaches and cliffs continue to be altered by ocean currents and winter storms. Coastal oceanographer Paul Komar reminds readers of the area's geological and cultural history and the ever-present problem of erosion. He issues an urgent call for changes in shoreline management and attitudes toward development. 41 figures. 20 maps. 112 photos.
