Uses an experimental approach to explain the process of saltation (sand movement) in a typical English coastal dune system. Also explains the interrelationships that exist between vegetation and soil type - the changing nature of these two elements is shown by a transect taken across a typical dune system.
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ACMI Identifier
507885
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Beach erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Coastal ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Sand
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Sand dunes
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)