Coastal Morphodynamics and Geomorphology

A special issue of Geosciences (ISSN 2076-3263).

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School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
Interests: coastal morphodynamics; coastal modelling; surf zone; hydrodynamics; coastal geomorphology
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School of Science and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD 4556, Australia
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School of Geography, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Interests: estuary morphodynamics; estuary evolution; shoreline change; coastal geomorphology

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Geosciences aims to gather high-quality original research articles in the field of coastal morphodynamics and geomorphology.

Significant advances in monitoring and modelling of coastal systems occurred over the last few decades. This was driven by the expanded use of numerical computer modelling, in situ and laboratory observations of coastal processes and remote sensing technologies. It also coincided with a rapid increase in coastal population and expanded awareness of future climate change driven impacts on coastal systems and populations.

As we begin a new decade, we seek articles that aim to expand our current understanding of coastal morphodynamics, especially in areas where substantial scientific challenges remain. These include advancing our understanding of extreme events on the coast and forecasting the morphodynamic evolution of coastal systems on scales relevant to planning and management

Therefore, I invite you to submit articles with respect to the above and/or the following topics:

  • Coastal change under extreme conditions;
  • Novel techniques in coastal monitoring and modelling;
  • Long-term morphodynamic evolution of coastal systems;
  • Sediment budgets in coastal systems;
  • Human interaction with the coast;
  • Remote sensing of coastal systems;
  • Application of morphodynamics models in the field;
  • In situ or laboratory hydrodynamic monitoring and modelling of the coast.

Articles may focus on any coastal systems, such as beaches, estuaries, deltas, wetlands and coral reefs.

Dr. Daniel L. Harris
Dr. Javier Leon
Dr. Sarah McSweeney
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • Coastal morphodynamics
  • Coastal geomorphology
  • Extreme events
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Computer modelling
  • Remote sensing
  • Coastal management
  • Environmental monitoring

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Tropical Cyclone Impacts on Headland Protected Bay
by Daniel Wishaw, Javier X. Leon, Matthew Barnes and Helen Fairweather
Geosciences 2020, 10(5), 190; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences10050190 - 19 May 2020
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Abstract
The response of headland protected beaches to storm events is complex and strongly site dependent. In this study, we investigated the response of several headland protected beaches in Noosa, Australia to a tropical cyclone event. Pre and post topographical surveys of all beaches [...] Read more.
The response of headland protected beaches to storm events is complex and strongly site dependent. In this study, we investigated the response of several headland protected beaches in Noosa, Australia to a tropical cyclone event. Pre and post topographical surveys of all beaches were completed using both pole-mounted RTK-GNSS and structure-from-motion (SfM)-derived elevation models from survey-grade drone imagery to assess sediment volume differentials. Coastal imaging was used to assess shoreline development and identify coastal features while a nearshore wave model (SWAN) was used to project waves into the study site from a regional wave buoy. Obliquely orientated swells drive currents along the headland with sediment being eroded from exposed sites and deposited at a protected site. Elevated sea-levels were shown to be a strong force-multiplier for relatively small significant wave heights, with 10,000 m3 of sediment eroded from a 700 m long beach in 36 h. The SWAN model was adequately calibrated for significant wave height, but refraction of swell around the headland was under-represented by an average of 16.48 degrees. This research has coastal management implications for beaches where development restricts natural shoreline retreat and elevated sea states are likely to become more common. Full article
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