Study of erosion along Homer spit and vicinity, Kachemak Bay, Alaska

This is a progress report on the Homer Spit Beach Erosion Study. Information is presented regarding the rapid acceleration of the erosion processes due to the subsidence of the Homer Spit during the 27 March 1964 earthquake. The effect on existing groins both before and after the quake are discussed...

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Main Authors: Gronewald, G.J. (author), Duncan, W.W. (author)
Other Authors: TU Delft
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: ASCE 1965
Subjects:
TLN100100
erosion
spit
earthquake
Spit The
The Spit
Kachemak
Alaska
Online Access:http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:bd319f75-9c5a-4ee2-bcfc-f9c2bf2fe535
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Summary:This is a progress report on the Homer Spit Beach Erosion Study. Information is presented regarding the rapid acceleration of the erosion processes due to the subsidence of the Homer Spit during the 27 March 1964 earthquake. The effect on existing groins both before and after the quake are discussed. Immediately after the quake, emergency measures were required to prevent wave and high water damage to existing structures on the Spit. The results concerning the effectiveness of these measures are presented for evaluation, along with the basic data gathered for the erosion study and some of the problems encountered.

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