Periglacial Shoreline Erosion of a Rocky Coast: George River Estuary, Northern Quebec
Shore erosion landforms in bedrock were observed along the estuary of George River in a macrotidal periglacial environment. Quarrying of cavities in gneissic bedrock is largely dependent on geological structure, principally on joints and foliations. Frost-riving operating in the jointed rock loosens...
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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Journal of Coastal Research
2012
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Online Access: | http://journals.fcla.edu/jcr/article/view/78934 |