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Coastal engineering
A branch of civil engineering that applies engineering principles specifically to projects within the coastal zone including areas nearshore, estuary, marine, and shoreline.
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beach crest
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The point representing the limit of normal high tide wave run-up.
beach head
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The cliff, dune or sea wall looming above the land ward limit of the active beach
drift current
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A broad, shallow, slow-moving ocean or lake current. Opposite of current, stream.
high tide
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The maximum elevation reached by each rising tide. The tide at its fullest, when the water reaches its highest level
high water (hw)
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The maximum elevation reached by each rising tide. The tide at its fullest, when the water reaches its highest level
ledge
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A rocky formation forming a ridge or reef, especially one underwater or near shore
lunar tide
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The portion of the tide that can be attributed directly to attraction to the moon.
