Abstract
The 550 km-long KwaZulu-Natal coast broadly divides into a bedrock-framed southern section and northern coastal plain section, each of approximately equal length. Seven types of coastal dune are identified on this coast: estuary barrier dunes; mainland beach foredunes; prograded beachridge dunes; headland bypass dunes; transverse dune fields; parabolic/migrating dunefield; and climbing dunes. The development and distribution of the various dune forms is more strongly controlled by the geological setting than the aerodynamic regime.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 718-722 |
Journal | Journal of Coastal Research |
Volume | S.I. 7 |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 28 Apr 2014 |