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South Texas Coastal Classification Maps - Mansfield Channel to the Rio Grande Entry ID: USGS_OFR_2006_1133 |
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Summary
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Abstract:
The primary purpose of the USGS National Assessment of Coastal Change Project is to provide accurate representations of pre-storm ground conditions for areas that are designated high priority because they have dense populations or valuable resources that are at risk from storm waves. A secondary purpose of the project is to develop a geomorphic (land feature) coastal classification that, with only minor modification, can be applied to most coastal regions in the United States. A Coastal Classification Map describing local geomorphic features is the first step toward determining the hazard vulnerability of an area. The Coastal Classification Maps of the National Assessment of Coastal Change Project present ground conditions such as beach width, dune elevations, overwash potential, and density of development. In order to complete a hazard-vulnerability assessment, that information must be integrated with other information, such as prior storm impacts and beach stability. The Coastal Classification Maps provide much of the basic information for such an assessment and represent a critical component of a storm-impact forecasting capability. [Summary provided by the USGS.] |
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Description: Coastal Classification maps. Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE Description: Coastal Classification Mapping Project. |
Geographic Coverage
| N: 31.0 | S: 26.0 | E: -96.0 | W: -102.0 |
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Data Set Citation
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Dataset Originator/Creator:
Robert A. Morton, Russell L. Peterson
Dataset Title: South Texas Coastal Classification Maps - Mansfield Channel to the Rio Grande Dataset Series Name: Open File Report Dataset Release Date: 2006 Dataset Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey Issue Identification: OFR 2006-1133 Online Resource: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1133/ |
Location Keywords
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CONTINENT
> NORTH AMERICA
> UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
> TEXAS
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Science Keywords
| ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA >HURRICANES [Definition] |
| ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA >STORMS [Definition] |
| BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >WETLANDS [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >BARRIER ISLANDS [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >BEACHES [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >COASTAL ELEVATION [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >CORAL REEFS [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >DELTAS [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >DUNES [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >EROSION [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >ESTUARIES [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >FJORDS [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >INLETS [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >INTERTIDAL ZONE [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >LAGOONS [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >LOCAL SUBSIDENCE TRENDS [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >LONGSHORE CURRENTS [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >MANGROVES [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >MARSHES [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >ROCKY COASTS [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >SALTWATER INTRUSION [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >SEA LEVEL RISE [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >SEA SURFACE HEIGHT [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >SEDIMENT TRANSPORT [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >SEDIMENTATION [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >SHOALS [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >SHORELINE DISPLACEMENT [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >SHORELINES [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >STORM SURGE [Definition] |
| OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >TIDAL HEIGHT [Definition] |
| SOLID EARTH >ROCKS/MINERALS/CRYSTALS >AGE DETERMINATIONS [Definition] |
| SOLID EARTH >ROCKS/MINERALS/CRYSTALS >BEDROCK LITHOLOGY [Definition] |
| SOLID EARTH >ROCKS/MINERALS/CRYSTALS >IGNEOUS ROCKS [Definition] |
| SOLID EARTH >ROCKS/MINERALS/CRYSTALS >METAMORPHIC ROCKS [Definition] |
| SOLID EARTH >ROCKS/MINERALS/CRYSTALS >MINERALS [Definition] |
| SOLID EARTH >ROCKS/MINERALS/CRYSTALS >SEDIMENTARY ROCKS [Definition] |
| SOLID EARTH >ROCKS/MINERALS/CRYSTALS >SEDIMENTS [Definition] |
| BIOSPHERE >AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS >WETLANDS |
ISO Topic Category
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BIOTA
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE |
Platform
| FIELD SURVEYS [Information] |
| MAPS [Information] |
| FIELD INVESTIGATION [Information] |
Keywords
| OFR |
| Open File Report |
| Coastal Vulnerability |
| Coastal Development |
| Coastal Geology |
| Overwash Areas |
| Dune Height |
| Dune Continuity |
| Emergent Bars |
| Beach Width |
Data Set Progress
| IN WORK |
Originating Center
| USGS |
Data Center
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Coastal and Marine Geology, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior
[Information]
Data Center URL: http://marine.usgs.gov/
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Distribution
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Distribution_Media:
Online
Fees: No fees |
Personnel
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ROBERT.
A.
MORTON Role: INVESTIGATOR Phone: 727-803-8747 x3080 Email: rmorton at usgs.gov Contact Address: Coastal and Marine Geology Team U.S. Geological Survey 600 4th Street South City: St. Petersberg Province or State: FL Postal Code: 33701 Country: USA |
Publications/References
Morton, R. A., 1994, Texas Barriers, in Davis, R. A., ed., Geology of Holocene Barrier Islands: Springer-Verlag, Berlin, p. 75-114.
Morton, R. A., 2002, Factors controlling storm impacts on coastal barriers and beaches - A preliminary basis for real-time forecasting: Journal of Coastal Research, v. 18, p. 486-501.
Morton, R. A., and Sallenger, A. H., 2003, Morphological impacts of extreme
storms on sandy beaches and barriers: Journal of Coastal Research, v. 19, p.
560-573.
Simpson, R. H., and Lawrence, M. B., 1971, Atlantic hurricane frequencies along the U.S. coastline: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA Technical Memorandum NWS SR-581, 15p.
Morton, R. A., 2002, Factors controlling storm impacts on coastal barriers and beaches - A preliminary basis for real-time forecasting: Journal of Coastal Research, v. 18, p. 486-501.
Morton, R. A., and Sallenger, A. H., 2003, Morphological impacts of extreme
storms on sandy beaches and barriers: Journal of Coastal Research, v. 19, p.
560-573.
Simpson, R. H., and Lawrence, M. B., 1971, Atlantic hurricane frequencies along the U.S. coastline: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA Technical Memorandum NWS SR-581, 15p.
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2006-06-13
Last DIF Revision Date:
2006-06-15
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