Shoreline recovery from storms on the east coast of Southern Africa

被引:31
作者
Corbella, S. [1 ,2 ]
Stretch, D. D. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ KwaZulu Natal, Sch Civil Engn, Ctr Res Environm Coastal & Hydrol Engn, ZA-4041 Durban, South Africa
[2] eThekwini Municipal Coastal Engn & Drainage Unit, Durban, South Africa
关键词
BEACH RECOVERY; DUNE EROSION; PREDICTION; MODEL;
D O I
10.5194/nhess-12-11-2012
中图分类号
P [天文学、地球科学];
学科分类号
07 ;
摘要
Episodic extreme waves due to sea storms can cause severe coastal erosion. The recovery times of such events are important for the analysis of risk and coastal vulnerability. The recovery period of a storm damaged coastline represents a time when the coastline is most vulnerable and nearby infrastructure is at the greatest risk. We propose that identification of the beach recovery period can be used as a coastal management tool when determining beach usage. As a case study, we analyse 37 yr of beach profile data on the east coast of South Africa. Considering beach length and cross-sectional area, we establish a global recovery period and rate and identify the physical characteristics of the coastlines that either accelerate or retard recovery. The beaches in the case study were found to take an average of two years to recover at a rate of approximately 90 m(3) m(-1) yr(-1). Beach profiles with vegetated dunes recovered faster than urbanized beaches. Perpendicular beach structures have both positive and negative effects on beach recovery. Coastlines with rock outcrops in the surf zone tend to recover slowly and long-term sediment loss was identified in cases where storm damaged beaches have not recovered to pre-erosion levels.
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页数:12
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