Dynamics of some parabolic dunes in the Manawatu region, New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Geography at Massey University

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Dynamics of some parabolic dunes in the Manawatu region, New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Geography at Massey University

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Parabolic dunes are U-shaped dunes which may be found in deserts and coastal locations around the world. They occur along much of the coastal area of the West Coast of the North Island of New Zealand, including the Manawatu Region. The parabolic dunes of the Manawatu coast comprise the largest parabolic dune fields in New Zealand. This research was conducted to identify the rates of movement of the parabolic dunes, and establish whether there is a relationship between parabolic dune developme...

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Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2003

Creator

Page, Jeffrey David

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https://hdl.handle.net/10179/10264

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New Zealand / Manawatu District / Sand dunes / Southern oscillation

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