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9780822315902

Living With the Puerto Rico Shore

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  • ISBN13:

    9780822315902

  • ISBN10:

    0822315904

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1995-06-01
  • Publisher: Duke Univ Pr

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Summary

In this, the eighteenth title in Duke University Pressrs"sLiving With the Shoreseries, the authors present a "userrs"s guide" to the coastal zone of Puerto Rico. Presenting a geological appraisal of the history, dynamics, and hazards of the islandrs"s coastline,Living With the Puerto Rico Shoreis the first in the series to examine a tropical region and the first to examine an area outside the continental United States. The book provides detailed descriptions of the entire shoreline, noting the specific coastal hazards of each coastal reach. These hazards include coastal erosion, storm surge flooding, and potential damage from earthquakes. Where high-density development or significant roads and utilities are particularly at risk, these are also noted. The effects that sand mining, seawalls, jetties, and other attempts at coastal engineering have had on the island are examined. Finally, the authors discuss historical and legal aspects of coastal planning in Puerto Rico, presenting guidelines for selecting building sites. Of interest to all concerned with protecting our shores and beaches and useful to the coastal planner and manager,Living With the Puerto Rico Shorecontains an extensive bibliography and a list of agencies involved in coastal issues.

Table of Contents

List of Figures, Tables, and Coastal Risk Maps
Preface
Puerto Rico in Perspective
Coastal Dynamics
Strategic Responses to Shoreline Retreat: Do's and Don'ts of Stabilization
Other Hazards
Selecting a Site in Puerto Rico: Recognizing the Hazards of Coastal Living
A Hazard's-Eye View of the Puerto Rico Coast: Evaluating Your Shoreline
Coastal Management in Puerto Rico
Appendixes
Hurricane Checklist
A Guide to Federal and Commonwealth Agencies Involved in Coastal Development
Useful References
Index
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