Sediment transport

morphology is a key factor in helping determine the sediment interaction between not only the ocean but the surrounding environment as well. On September 23rd, 2016 at 1500-1645 hours’ group 3 of MSCI 112 collected local data of the morphology of Myrtle Beach State Park, SC, US. With the help of the data collected on site as well as the data collected in the lab our main objective is to able to learn more about the impact on the beach as well as the interactions it has with the environment. Results Longshore Transport At 1600 hours, using grapefruits, a measuring tape and a stop watch, we measured the average velocity of the waves in duplicates. After the two trials the average velocity of the transport was .35 Knots to…

The purpose of the stream table investigation was to investigate the variables that influence erosion rates in a stream. Sediments that were eroded at or near Linganore High School end up in the Chesapeake Bay. Sediments eroded from rocks in Linganore Creek and are carried to the Monocacy River. From there, the sediments are taken to the Potomac River. The Potomac River’s water and anything loose in it are dispensed into the Chesapeake Bay. Water transports the material from Linganore to the…

observations that i was going to form including the sediment, the marine organisms, and the human impact of the beach. Sediment Transport My first observation was the first thing my feet touched when i got to the beach, the sand! The sand in ocean city is of a yellow tone and starts out as bumpy because of all of the rocks and twigs then softens out. The beach is constructed by sediments spread throughout the coastline that have been transported by waves and currents. ( Sverdrup and Kudela,…

To estimate average annual volume of runoff and sediment loads entering in Mula Dam reservoir 4. Major scientific fields of interest Application of the study: 1. It is needed for sustainable natural resource development and regional planning. 2. It will help to identify vulnerable areas to soil erosion and how it can be survived through work as contour bunding, check dam, tree plantation (those which survive in the particular geo-climatic conditions). 3. The application of the results will be…

You don't want the roots from your trees and bushes to grow under your pavers. Since many tree and bush roots grow close to the surface, they can easily push up the dirt under you pavers. This will make the pavers uneven, which can prevent a tripping hazard for anyone walking over your pavers. It will also make it very difficult for anyone who uses a walker or a wheelchair to navigate over your pavers. Remove The Pavers If the roots have grown completely under your pavers, you are going to…

The clock ticked down as we had less than thirty minutes to find our way out of the labyrinth that we brought upon ourselves. The further we adventured into the unknown, the more our once unscathed gleaming shoes became soiled. We kept dredging through the dense, and sticky mud that now engulfed the path. The same path that was once created with the type of gravel that crunches and crackles like pop rocks in water. Every dreadful step lead us out of familiarity, inching into an unfamiliar…

The Spit is the longest in the country, reaching 25 km in length. (DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION, (n.d)). The Maori name for Farewell Spit is Onetahua which gives an accurate description of what the spit is; heaped up sand. (100% pure New Zealand, (n.d)). The spit is thought to have started forming 14,000 years ago at the end of the ice age. The spit originally started from the sediments in the fast short flowing rivers of the Southern Alps. These sediments, in times of flood, stain the Tasman Sea…

Backround: Water erosion is when water moves loose soil and alters the earth's landscape. There is 4 types of forms for water erosion, Rill, Rill is a type of water erosion that creates small channels of water on a sloped surface. Splash, Splash erosion is direct movement of the soil when it splashes on the ground, soil can be splashed up to 3 ft away by rain. Gully,Gully erosion is when water creates wide channels in the soil. lastly Sheet. Sheet erosion is when a thin layer of soil is…

Erosion is the geological process in which Earth's surface is worn down by natural forces like running water, wind, glaciers and waves. Erosion is a key factor in the formation of beaches because erosion moves sediment (sand) from one location to another. There are three major types of coastal erosion; hydraulic action, corrosion and corrosion. Hydraulic action is when waves crashing against a headland causes erosion. Waves enter cracks in the rock and air is compressed into the crack by the…

of biodiversity due to overfishing, salinity due to high tides, and el ninos and cyclones. (Environmental Protection Agency, 2005) Deforestation and the excess removal of vegetation has led to a decline in bank stability and an increase in soil erosion, sedimentation, salinity and the extinction of species. Trees and vegetation are components of complex ecosystems that affect almost every species on the planet. When they are degraded, it can set off a devastating chain of events both locally…