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| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | 633-639 |
| Journal | Journal of Geology |
| Volume | 107 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - Sep 1999 |
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Formation of ephemeral bedform turrets in coastal foredunes. / Jackson, Derek; Cooper, Andrew.
In: Journal of Geology, Vol. 107, No. 5, 09.1999, p. 633-639.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Formation of ephemeral bedform turrets in coastal foredunes
AU - Jackson, Derek
AU - Cooper, Andrew
PY - 1999/9
Y1 - 1999/9
N2 - Rare, erosional turret bedforms are described in a coastal foredune environment. These ephemeral structures are formed as a result of moist columns of sand being sculpted by aeolian action of saltating particles. Mature formation of these features appears to be facilitated by the action of an advancing foredune ridge, first preserving and then isolating the turrets for further enhanced erosion within a dune environment. It is envisaged that these structures may be preserved in dune stratigraphy.
AB - Rare, erosional turret bedforms are described in a coastal foredune environment. These ephemeral structures are formed as a result of moist columns of sand being sculpted by aeolian action of saltating particles. Mature formation of these features appears to be facilitated by the action of an advancing foredune ridge, first preserving and then isolating the turrets for further enhanced erosion within a dune environment. It is envisaged that these structures may be preserved in dune stratigraphy.
M3 - Article
VL - 107
SP - 633
EP - 639
JO - Journal of Geology
T2 - Journal of Geology
JF - Journal of Geology
SN - 0022-1376
IS - 5
ER -