Stability of some New Zealand coastal inlets |
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Authors: | R. A. Heath |
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Affiliation: | Department of Scientific and Industrial Research , New Zealand Oceanographic Institute , P.O. Box 8009, Wellington |
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Abstract: | The relation of tidal compartments to entrance cross‐sectional areas is examined for 20 coastal inlets. Sixteen inlets conform to a linear relationship, which is consistent with stable entrances the sizes of which are determined by the ability of the tidal flow to transport sediment. Based on this criterion deposition should be taking place at the entrances of the other four inlets: Wellington, Lyttelton, and Akaroa harbours, and Paterson Inlet. Available data confirm this for Wellington and Lyttelton Harbours. |
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Keywords: | adventive algae introduced seaweeds Antithamnionella ternifolia (Hook.f. et Harv.) Lyle Polysiphonia senticulosa Harv. Striaria attenuata Grev. New Zealand |
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