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Barrier island configuration.

R Dolan, B Hayden, C Jones

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |April 27, 1979
    PubMed
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    Virginia's barrier islands are rapidly changing shape. Coastal erosion may form two capes in 100 years due to a standing edge wave phenomenon.

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    Area of Science:

    • Coastal geology
    • Oceanography
    • Geomorphology

    Background:

    • Barrier islands are dynamic coastal landforms subject to significant geomorphological changes.
    • The Virginia barrier islands, a chain of 11 islands, exhibit notable shoreline evolution.
    • Understanding these changes is crucial for coastal management and predicting future landscapes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the ongoing shoreline configuration changes of the Virginia barrier islands.
    • To project the future geomorphological development of these islands over the next century.
    • To investigate the potential role of standing edge waves in shaping the island chain.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of historical shoreline data for the Virginia barrier islands.
    • Geomorphological modeling to predict future island configurations.

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  • Hydrodynamic modeling to assess the influence of wave dynamics.

    • Main Results:

    • The Virginia barrier islands are experiencing rapid and significant shoreline changes.
    • Projections indicate the formation of two prominent capelike features within 100 years if current trends persist.
    • A standing edge wave trapped between Assateague Island and Cape Charles is identified as a potential mechanism driving this pattern.

    Conclusions:

    • The observed rapid changes in Virginia's barrier islands suggest a predictable geomorphological trajectory.
    • The development of capelike features is a likely outcome of continued shoreline evolution.
    • Standing edge waves present a plausible explanation for the characteristic island-chain pattern observed.