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Sea cliffs: Their processes, profiles, and classification
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EngineeringCoastal GeomorphologyOceanographyMaritime ScienceMarine Geophysical DataEarth ScienceSea CliffsSeafloor MorphologyOceanic ScienceOceanographic ResearchMarine GeologyCoastal GeologyGeographyCoastal ProcessesSedimentologyOcean ExplorationMarine BiologyGsa Bulletin 1982Maritime ArchaeologySea Level
Research Article| July 01, 1982 Sea cliffs: Their processes, profiles, and classification K. O. EMERY; K. O. EMERY 1Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 25431 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar G. G. KUHN G. G. KUHN 2Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, California 92093 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar GSA Bulletin (1982) 93 (7): 644–654. https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1982)93<644:SCTPPA>2.0.CO;2 Article history first online: 01 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share MailTo Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation K. O. EMERY, G. G. KUHN; Sea cliffs: Their processes, profiles, and classification. GSA Bulletin 1982;; 93 (7): 644–654. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1982)93<644:SCTPPA>2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGSA Bulletin Search Advanced Search Abstract General concavity or convexity of sea-cliff profiles is controlled by relative rates of erosion by marine and subaerial processes, as well as by positions of more resistant strata in the cliffs. Profiles supplemented by on-site examination can establish the activity and dominance of erosional processes and indicate changes in regimen. A sharp angle at the sea-cliff base generally indicates active marine erosion, whereas a smooth curve at the base means that subaerial erosion may dominate. Talus shows absence of marine erosion. Studies of profiles can be useful for estimating stability for residences, railroads, and highways at the top, face, and base of sea cliffs. Generally increased erosion and retreat of sea cliffs are in prospect because of projected regionally wetter and stormier climate, rising sea level, and increased human activities. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.