Mesoscale coastal behavior related to morphological self-adjustment

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Research Article| February 01, 2007 Mesoscale coastal behavior related to morphological self-adjustment J.A.G. Cooper; J.A.G. Cooper 1Centre for Coastal and Marine Research, University of Ulster, Coleraine BT52 1SA, County Londonderry, UK Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar J. McKenna; J. McKenna 1Centre for Coastal and Marine Research, University of Ulster, Coleraine BT52 1SA, County Londonderry, UK Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar D.W.T. Jackson; D.W.T. Jackson 1Centre for Coastal and Marine Research, University of Ulster, Coleraine BT52 1SA, County Londonderry, UK Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar M. O'Connor M. O'Connor 1Centre for Coastal and Marine Research, University of Ulster, Coleraine BT52 1SA, County Londonderry, UK Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (2007) 35 (2): 187–190. https://doi.org/10.1130/G23016A.1 Article history received: 21 May 2006 rev-recd: 05 Oct 2006 accepted: 09 Oct 2006 first online: 09 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation J.A.G. Cooper, J. McKenna, D.W.T. Jackson, M. O'Connor; Mesoscale coastal behavior related to morphological self-adjustment. Geology 2007;; 35 (2): 187–190. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/G23016A.1 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract High-energy events (extratropical storms, tsunamis, and hurricanes), sediment supply variability, and sea-level rise are regarded as major drivers of coastal geomorphic behavior. In this paper we document a 170 yr record of cyclic coastal changes that occur independently of such external drivers. In a geologically constrained situation with no external sediment input, two end-member morphological configurations (attractors) are identified between which the system alternates. Although neither configuration is stable, the system as a whole exhibits century-scale equilibrium. Our findings present a hitherto unreported form of decadal scale self-adjustment in a coastal system that has occurred under a stable sea level with a consistent wave and tidal regime. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.