Coastal dunes are a ridge, or a series of ridges, that form at the rear of a beach and differ from most other constructional coastal landforms in that they are formed by the movement of air ...
The size and morphology of coastal dunes is dependent on the complex interaction between controlling winds, sediment supply, and the geomorphology of the nearshore and beach environment.
Sea-level rise is threatening San Francisco’s shores. In February, the city began vegetating the sand dunes as part of its ...
Conservationists and researchers in Southwest Florida are planting resilient coastal vegetation to restore beach dunes and shield our cities from the next big storm. One of several ongoing beach ...