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Beaches of the Northern Australian Coast

The Kimberly, Northern Territory and Cape York
By Andrew D. Short
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Beaches of the Northern Australian Coast by Andrew D. Short provides an educational and insightful exploration of the stunning beaches along Australia's northern coastline. The book delves into the environmental, geological, and ecological aspects of these beaches, offering readers a comprehensive overview of their formation, characteristics, and significance. It's an essential resource for anyone keen on understanding the diverse landscape and unique marine environments found in this fascinating part of the world.
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You might like this book if you're interested in exploring the stunning and diverse beaches along the northern Australian coast. This book is perfect for those wanting to learn about the geography, ecology, and unique features of these coastal regions, making it a great addition for beach lovers and reference enthusiasts alike.

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This book is about the beaches of the northern Australian coast between Broome and Cooktown and includes all beaches in the Kimberley region, the Northern Territory and Cape York, in all 3489 beaches spread along 11,869 km of tropical coast.

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Beaches of the Northern Australian Coast covers beaches between Broome and Cooktown, including all beaches in the Kimberley region, the Northern Territory, and Cape York. In total, it encompasses 3,489 beaches spread along 11,869 km of tropical coast.

This book has two aims. First, it seeks to provide the public with general information about the origin and nature of the Northern Australian beaches. This includes the contribution of geology, oceanography, climate, and biota to the beaches, as well as information on beach hazards and safety. Second, it offers a description of each beach, detailing its name(s), location, access, facilities, dimensions, and the character of the beach and surf zone.

The book comments on the suitability of the beach for bathing, surfing, and fishing, with special emphasis on natural hazards. Based on the physical hazards, all beaches are rated in terms of public safety and are scaled from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous).

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The series sponsored by the Australian Beach Safety and Management Program is lauded for its extensive and thorough beach database, considered the most comprehensive globally. It successfully bridges scientific and technical knowledge, making it accessible to both experts and general readers. Endorsements highlight the series as a valuable resource, recommended without hesitation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781920898168

Publisher: Sydney University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2006

Country: Australia

Imprint: Sydney University Press

Illustration: 57 b&w ill., 380 col. ill., 30 tables

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 1245g

Pages: 433

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Andrew D. Short Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Andrew Short is the Director of the Coastal Studies Unit at the University of Sydney.

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