Overview of Pacific Island carbonate beach systems
January 1, 2000
Beach systems in Pacific Islands are Holocene deposits of reef-dervied and terrigenous sediment. Thus, geologic setting is important in determining the success at which beach systems are established. Generally, older islands exhibit better beach system development. Although modern beach systems are composed of Holocene sediment, development of suitable accommodation space requires more geologic time.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Title | Overview of Pacific Island carbonate beach systems |
| Authors | B. M. Richmond |
| Publication Type | Conference Paper |
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Index ID | 70022154 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |