The Impact of Seasonal Monsoons on the Morphology of a Beach Protected by Barrier Islands in Setiu, Terengganu Malaysia
Noor Izam Ismail, Effi Helmy Ariffin, Rosnan Yaacob, Mohd Lokman Husain, Nor Bakhiah Baharim
Abstract
dynamic equilibrium'. They are among places that are vulnerable to natural phenomenas and anthropogenic activities. Beaches do not only provide essential sustenance to the local population, but they are also essential for people who live far away or at non-coastal areas For example, the population growth in a country will increase its human activity, which will consequently apply high pressure on the processes the affect beach profilling and sedimentology
Topics & Concepts
MonsoonMorphology (biology)Barrier islandGeographyGeologyClimatologyOceanographyPaleontologyShoreCoastal and Marine ManagementCoastal and Marine DynamicsEnvironmental Engineering and Cultural Studies