Blog#1

David Weiss Blog #1


http://www.luxuryestateflorida.com/files/House_7372076/Clearwater_beach_pi
ct.jpg

Clearwater Beach, on the Western Shores of Florida, is a beautiful white
sand beach. Located at Latitude 27°58'50.58"N and Longitude 82°49'45.50"W
Clearwater is one of the most breathtaking beaches on the gulf of Mexico. This
small paradise is a home away from home for surfers, reptiles, and tourists
alike. Clearwater's white sand beaches host thousands of tourist spring break
getaways each year and the population swelled to sometimes three times the
population when tourist season is in.

Tidal Range:
2009-02-18 01:37 EST 0.08 feet Low Tide
2009-02-18 02:34 EST Moonrise
2009-02-18 07:06 EST Sunrise
2009-02-18 12:49 EST Moonset
2009-02-18 17:52 EST 2.13 feet High Tide
2009-02-18 18:24 EST Sunset
2009-02-19 02:44 EST -0.08 feet Low Tide
2009-02-19 03:25 EST Moonrise
2009-02-19 07:05 EST Sunrise
2009-02-19 13:41 EST Moonset
2009-02-19 18:25 EST Sunset
2009-02-19 19:20 EST 2.19 feet High Tide

(http://tbone.biol.sc.edu/tide/tideshow.cgi?
site=Clearwater+Beach%2C+Gulf+Of+Mexico%2C+FL&units=f)

Wave Climate:
South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas are usually 3 to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters
choppy. The water temperature is 66.0 °F.

(http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/GM/853.html)
Water Temperatures by Season:
Spring 73.7º F

Summer 84.7º F

Fall 76.7º F

Winter 63.7º F

Sediment Type:
Silica in the form of quarts.

News Article:
(http://www.topix.co m/city/clearwater-fl)

homework

I am so sorry I am sending this now! I sent it to your other address yesterday and I
thought this was just another option, until my friend informed me we had to send
it to both. I'm so sorry, I hope it is okay that I'm sending it to this address now.

Gina Serra

Cocoa Beach: Watch out for Loggerhead Turtles!

Cocoa Beach, found at 28°19′52″N 80°36′47″W, is along Central Florida's subtropical Atlantic Coast.  Cocoa's tidal range is about two and a half feet. 

Cocoa is groomed by a tractor-towed beach rake.  The machine removes cigarette butts and small litter from the sandy shore.  However the beach has unique considerations with respect to raking due to loggerhead turtle nesting that takes there.  A recent Florida Today article commented on the rake.  http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090124/NEWS01/901240317/1006

Oh yeah, and Cocoa is home to Ron Jon Surf Shop.

adopt a beach

Casey Pollard   Hanalei Bay Beach is located in Kauai, Hawaii.  It is one of the ten best beaches in Hawaii to visit.   It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and clean, white sand.  The latitiude is 22degrees12'41.28" North and the longitude is 159degrees 29'53.83"West.  The tide range is heavily affected by weather, but on average it is 0.51 feet at low tide (sunrise) and 1.84  feet at high tide (sunset). Also the wave height is 7-8 ft (this also fluxtuates depending on weather). Related Article: http://www.kauaiexplorer.com/kauai_beaches/hanalei_bay.php

Dr. Art Trembanis,

here is the newer version of my jones beach and two links to something that happened there are at the bottom. In addition, i was unable to send u my blog from google earth, my computer will not let it go through for some reason, so i attached the blog as a document.

http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19650208-0

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F0CE2DA153BF932A25754C0A965958260&n=Top/Reference/Times%20Topics/Subjects/W/Weather

Kelly Lott Blog #1

Bondi beach is located in Sydney Australia and is well known for its great surf, big waves, and large crowds. It is a modern and trendy coastal resort which makes it a popular place for people to visit. The longitute and latitude are 33degrees 53' 12.51" S and 141degrees 15' 50.84" E. The tide range from low to high can be anywhere from about .40m to 1.6 m, but it varies from day to day. It is a wave-dominated beach with meso-,macro-, and mega- tides. Sydney is ull o Permian-triassic sediment but more specifically Bondi Beach contains sedimentary breccia injected with basalt.
Recently, Bondi beach has been in the news because of recent shark attacks. The beach was previously closed when a 33 year old man was bit. The beach has reopened now but people are still in danger of a shark attack.
News Article: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8xNnkBNqj3wjCQM-hmEDv7yyEMQD96AFITO1

Melissa Hilbeck

 

Fwd: assignment

Begin forwarded message:

From: Ainsley Gardner <agardner@UDel.Edu>

Date: February 17, 2009 2:37:03 PM EST

To: art109.geolcoast@blogger.com

Cc: art@udel.edud

Subject: assignment

Hi Dr. Trembanis.

I'm not sure if I'm turning this assignment in correctly, if I'm not could you please let me know? Thanks! 

Ainsley Gardner

Ainsley Gardner

La Push, Quillayute River, WA

17 February 2009 - 18 February 2009

47.9133° N, 124.6367° W

 

Tidal Range

 

2009-02-17  02:46 PST   Moonrise

2009-02-17  05:22 PST   7.92 feet  High Tide

2009-02-17  07:20 PST   Sunrise

2009-02-17  10:39 PST   Moonset

2009-02-17  12:57 PST   1.53 feet  Low Tide

2009-02-17  17:44 PST   Sunset

2009-02-17  19:44 PST   5.25 feet  High Tide

2009-02-17  23:51 PST   4.33 feet  Low Tide

2009-02-18  03:45 PST   Moonrise

2009-02-18  06:28 PST   7.61 feet  High Tide

2009-02-18  07:19 PST   Sunrise

2009-02-18  11:24 PST   Moonset

2009-02-18  14:14 PST   1.35 feet  Low Tide

2009-02-18  17:46 PST   Sunset

2009-02-18  21:17 PST   5.55 feet  High Tide

(http://tbone.biol.sc.edu/tide/tideshow.cgi?site=La+Push%2C+Quillayute+River%2C+WA&units=f)

 

Sediment: deposits of sand, gravel, and wind-blown sediments

Wave Climate for February 17, 2009

Ocean Temperature: 46° F 

Air temperature: 44.1° F

 

Article: http://www.house.gov/list/speech/wa06_dicks/morenews/01quillayute.shtml

 

The Quillayute River, WA is located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, US.  The river enters the Pacific Ocean at the beach of La Push.  La Push is home to the Quileute Native American tribe, who may be one of the oldest tribes of the Pacific Northwest. The Quileute's history goes back to the Ice Age. The descendents of this tribe are the majority of the people inhabiting La Push today. Their beaches are famous for their excellent ocean fishing and are surrounded by a thick forest that is home to many different types of wildlife.  The surf is deemed as average but not much exploration in this area has been done.   La Push is more of a historical, barely touched beach than a vacation or surf spot.

assignment

Hi Dr. Trembanis.

I'm not sure if I'm turning this assignment in correctly, if I'm not could you please let me know? Thanks! 

Ainsley Gardner

Ainsley Gardner

La Push, Quillayute River, WA

17 February 2009 - 18 February 2009

47.9133° N, 124.6367° W

 

Tidal Range

 

2009-02-17  02:46 PST   Moonrise

2009-02-17  05:22 PST   7.92 feet  High Tide

2009-02-17  07:20 PST   Sunrise

2009-02-17  10:39 PST   Moonset

2009-02-17  12:57 PST   1.53 feet  Low Tide

2009-02-17  17:44 PST   Sunset

2009-02-17  19:44 PST   5.25 feet  High Tide

2009-02-17  23:51 PST   4.33 feet  Low Tide

2009-02-18  03:45 PST   Moonrise

2009-02-18  06:28 PST   7.61 feet  High Tide

2009-02-18  07:19 PST   Sunrise

2009-02-18  11:24 PST   Moonset

2009-02-18  14:14 PST   1.35 feet  Low Tide

2009-02-18  17:46 PST   Sunset

2009-02-18  21:17 PST   5.55 feet  High Tide

(http://tbone.biol.sc.edu/tide/tideshow.cgi?site=La+Push%2C+Quillayute+River%2C+WA&units=f)

 

Sediment: deposits of sand, gravel, and wind-blown sediments

Wave Climate for February 17, 2009

Ocean Temperature: 46° F 

Air temperature: 44.1° F

 

Article: http://www.house.gov/list/speech/wa06_dicks/morenews/01quillayute.shtml

 

The Quillayute River, WA is located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, US.  The river enters the Pacific Ocean at the beach of La Push.  La Push is home to the Quileute Native American tribe, who may be one of the oldest tribes of the Pacific Northwest. The Quileute's history goes back to the Ice Age. The descendents of this tribe are the majority of the people inhabiting La Push today. Their beaches are famous for their excellent ocean fishing and are surrounded by a thick forest that is home to many different types of wildlife.  The surf is deemed as average but not much exploration in this area has been done.   La Push is more of a historical, barely touched beach than a vacation or surf spot.

Geol 167- blog number 1

Blog 1- Picture and web link

http://www.tourismwaiheke.co.nz/index.html?MatiatiaBay

Blog 1

Matiatia Bay, New Zealand (36.7833° S, 174.9833° E)
 

           Located at approximately 36 degrees South and 174 degrees east lays Matiatia Bay.  This bay is located to the west on the northern island (Waiheke Island) of New Zealand. New Zealand can be considered roughly the same size as Colorado, and has a very temperate climate, but with sharp regional contrasts. New Zealand is very mountainous, and has few coastal plains. At low tide, Matiatia Bay tide level has been as low as  .63 meters and at high tide it has been as high as 2.57 meters.  Its wave temperature approximately ranges from 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit and has won some renown as a sort of “lovers retreat”.  The northern island sediment is mostly sand with some broken shell and fine silt. It also has a small component of gravel less than 80 cm beneath.

Life is a Beach blog #1- Susan Cylenica

Jeremy R. Smith, Blog Number 1

The beach: Fenwick Island, Delaware

Latitude: 38 Degrees, 27'37.72" N

Longitude: 75 Degrees, 03'07.45" W

Tide Range:

February '09- .65 feet to 3.47 feet. Tide range is small.

Wave Climate:

February '09- 31 degrees for AIR, 40 degrees for WATER

Sediment Type: Silt

News Story:

http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20090211/DW01/902110357

About:

Close to the hustle and bustle of the popular Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach resorts, Fenwick Island is a beach town located on a peninsula in Southern Delaware. It had been settled for a long time, but wasn't charted until 1953 because residents were worried that nearby Ocean City, Maryland would expand their development pressures on the little town. Fenwick Island is largely undeveloped to this day, and has been made into a state park.

Martin Hayden 11:00 Class

Maria Ball, Blog #1 - Sunset Beach, HI

Sunset Beach, Oahu, HI
Latitude: 21°39'54.70"N
Longitude:158° 3'6.73"W

Picture:
http://minho.kasi.re.kr/Gallery/81a.SunsetBeach.900.jpg

Tide Range:
2/17/2009: .03 meters at Low Tide and .41 meters at High Tide

Wave Climate:
Waves normally about 8 feet, but can get much higher in the winter.

Sediment type: soft and white.

News Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/23/sports/othersports/23surfing.html

Sunset Beach, on the north shore is considered one of the best beaches in
Hawaii. It is perfect for people to get away to but also has awesome waves for
surfers. In the winter the waves get even bigger, which is why a large number of
international competitions for surfing have been held here. It is considered one
of the best surfing beaches in the world. In the winter though, it can be very
dangerous for an inexperienced surfer to attempt these waves because of how
big they can get.

Kathryn Maurer
Montego Bay, Jamaica

picture: http://www.panoramio.com/photo/1337409

Latitude/ Longitude: 18.4667° N, 77.9167° W


Tide Range:
2009-02-17 00:56 EST Moonrise
2009-02-17 06:38 EST Sunrise
2009-02-17 09:25 EST 0.71 feet High Tide
2009-02-17 12:04 EST Moonset
2009-02-17 18:13 EST Sunset
2009-02-17 23:08 EST -0.28 feet Low Tide
2009-02-18 01:49 EST Moonrise
2009-02-18 06:37 EST Sunrise
2009-02-18 09:50 EST 0.73 feet High Tide
2009-02-18 12:53 EST Moonset
2009-02-18 18:13 EST Sunset

News Article: http://www.montrealgazette.com/travel/caribbean/Montego+tourist+paradise/920487/story.html
Wave Climate: 80o F, 3ft - 6ft waves
Sediment Types: fine, white sand

Montego Bay is located in Jamaica and is the second largest city. It is a large tourist attraction of the Caribbean and is where Jamaica's largest airport is located. Montego Bay was originally named from the Spanish word for "lard," "mateca." It is believed to be named this because Montego Bay's ports were used for shipments of lard and other products. Montego Bay's beaches are made up of white sand and clear blue waters. It is home to one of Jamaica's most famous beaches, which is sheltered and surrounded by low mountains.

Den Helder, Netherlands

Beach: Den Helder

Location: Netherlands

Wave climate: 0.41 meters Low Tide

1.54 meters High Tide

Sediment Type: Fine white sand

Den Helder is found in the Netherlands, on the province of North Holland. It occupies the northernmost point of the Norh Holland peninsula. It is home to the country's main naval base. It has a clean 7 km broad beach. Every year a beach sensation is held, with sport activities, performances and an air show by the air force. The water is cold but the landscape is beautiful and filled with massive dunes.

News article: http://www.gizmag.com/the-first-race-for-wind-powered-vehicles/9953/

Ben Strickland

Sara Danitz Bondi Beach Picture

Dr. Trembanis,

I have successfully posted my blog, however, I was unable to attach my picture of my beach to the blog. I am attaching the picture to this e-mail (along with my writeup about my beach), and if there is a way that you could assist me to add my picture to my blog I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much and I look forward to seeing you in class tomorrow!

~Sara Danitz

Bondi Beach, Australia

Latitude: 33°53'27.82"S
Longitude: 151°16'55.30"E

Tide Range on 2/17/09:

2009-02-17 09:36 EST 0.60 meters Low Tide
2009-02-17 15:07 EST 1.00 meters High Tide

Wave climate: waves range from quiet, calm waves, to very large, surfable waves.

Sediment type: sand is medium to coarse (.25mm-1mm)

Bondi Beach is a beautiful beach located on the east coast of Australia. This beach is not only one of Australia's most famous beaches, but it is also one of the most well-known beaches in the world. This popular beach is approximately a kilometer long. Typically during the weekends in the summer, this beach attracts roughly 40,000 visitors. One of the many attractions of this gorgeous beach is the excellent surfing conditions. The waves range from calm, quiet waves to very large, surfable waves. However, just days ago at Bondi beach a surfer was attacked by a shark for the first time in 58 years, resulting in the beach being temporarily closed.
At either ends of the beach are two rock pools. Also, there is a six kilometer coastal walk that allows for incredible views of the ocean. In addition, this beach includes lively restaurants and nightlife.

News Article:
http://news.asiaone.com/News/the%2BStraits%2BTimes/Story/A1Story20090214-121875.html

Sources:
http://www.sydney-australia.biz/bondi/
http://www.bondivillage.com/


Sara Danitz Bondi Beach Blog

Bondi Beach, Australia

Latitude: 33°53'27.82"S
Longitude: 151°16'55.30"E

Tide Range on 2/17/09:
2009-02-17 09:36 EST 0.60 meters Low Tide
2009-02-17 15:07 EST 1.00 meters High Tide

Wave climate: waves range from quiet, calm waves, to very large, surfable waves.

Sediment type: sand is medium to coarse (.25mm-1mm)

Bondi Beach is a beautiful beach located on the east coast of Australia. This beach is not only one of Australia’s most famous beaches, but it is also one of the most well-known beaches in the world. This popular beach is approximately a kilometer long. Typically during the weekends in the summer, this beach attracts roughly 40,000 visitors.
One of the many attractions of this gorgeous beach is the excellent surfing conditions. The waves range from calm, quiet waves to very large, surfable waves. However, just days ago at Bondi beach a surfer was attacked by a shark for the first time in 58 years, resulting in the beach being temporarily closed.
At either ends of the beach are two rock pools. Also, there is a six kilometer coastal walk that allows for incredible views of the ocean. In addition, this beach includes lively restaurants and nightlife.

News Article:
http://news.asiaone.com/News/the%2BStraits%2BTimes/Story/A1Story20090214-121875.html

Sources:
http://www.sydney-australia.biz/bondi/
http://www.bondivillage.com/

Mantauk, NY

Tide Range: High-3.16ft, Low- 1.52ft

Latitude- 41 2'1.27''N

Longitude- 71 56'14.57''W 

Waves: Swell Height- .7ft

              Significant Wave Height- 1.3ft

Sediment Type- Garnet and Magnetite rich sand

Montauk derives it's name from the Montaukett indians who were native to this area. The slaves of the Amistad arrived in Montauk. It has been the site of many battles throughout history. Montauk is considered a beach resort. 

Blog #1 - Stephanie Prezant

Blog #1:

San Salvador (Watling Island), Bahamas

The Beautiful San Salvador Island, also known as Watling Island or Discovery
Island, is an island located in the Bahamas. This island is reputed to be the first
land Christopher Columbus sighted and ventured of his discovery of the New
World. The are four distinct monuments that show exactly where Columbus
rested on the shore of the island. The Island is called Guanahani by its native
people, the Lucayan Indians, however, Columbus renamed it San Salvador or
"Holy Saviour". In his journal, he notes, "The beauty of these islands surpasses
that of any other and as much as the day surpasses the night in splendour".
After Columbus's landfall, San Salvador Island became the home and headquarters for a small group of Pirates. One of those pirates was George
Watling who changed the island's name to Watling Island until 1925. Today, San
Salvador Island is a beautiful getaway location that is known for its world class
Scuba Diving and its beautiful resorts.

Longitude/Latitude: 24.0500° N, 74.5500° W

Tide Range: (2/17/09) 1.01 feet during low tide, 2.80 feet during high tide

Wave Climate: 50°F - 55°F

Sediment Type: organic yellow and lime colored sediment

I came across an article written by Dana Bishop and Benjamin J. Greenstein from
Cornell College about the detrimental effect of the passage of Hurricane Floyd
over Watling Island, Bahamas in 1999 to the coral life in the Bahamas.
http://cornellcollege.edu/geology/Greenstein/personal/Abstracts/Bishop.pdf

Picture: http://www.destination360.com/caribbean/bahamas/images/s/bahamas-
water.jpg

Sources: http://si-pddr.si.edu/dspace/bitstream/10088/5674/2/SCtZ-0508-
Lo_res.pdf
http://www.mobilegeographics.com:81/locations/5570.html
http://www.tides.info/?
command=view&location=San+Salvador+(Watling+Island)%2C+Bahamas

Brett Schneider's Blog Entry

Note: I sent the photo as an attachment because I couldn't figure out how to put it directly into the e-mail. Please let me know if there's anything missing so I can fix it before class tomorrow.

Cheers,

Brett

Daytona Beach in Florida

Basic Facts:

Latitude and Longitude: 29° 20′ 33.58″ N, 81° 3′ 44.94″ W

Tide Range: The mean tidal range is 2.8 feet.

Wave Climate: Waves are anywhere from 2-10 feet tall.

Sediment Type: Sand, gravel, and shells.

Photo:

Link to News Story: http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/News/EastVolusia/evlEAST04ENV020309.htm

About the Beach:

Daytona Beach in Florida is one of the most famous beaches in the world. The beach attracts a large number of tourists annually and is home to the Daytona 500. The beach is usually very crowded, as hotels around the area often fill up weeks in advance. Although the beach becomes too cold to visit during the winter, people are usually start going back to the beach after the winter as early as March, which is earlier than most beaches, due to Florida's warm climate. Another interesting fact about the beach is that it is one of the few beaches in the world that allows cars to be driven on the beach.

The geography and climate of the beach are a big reason why Daytona beach attracts so many visitors. The tidal range is fairly low, with a mean tidal range of 2.8 feet. Although the waves are sometimes practically nonexistent, waves can reach peaks of anywhere from 2 to 10 feet daily, which makes the beach popular with surfers. The beach is made up of a combination, of sand, gravel, and shells. However, the majority of the beach is covered with sand. There is something for everyone at Daytona beach, which is why it has earned the reputation of being one of the best beaches to visit in the country. 

Links used other than the ones given:

http://bcs.dep.state.fl.us/env-prmt/volusia/pending/0270294_S._Peninsula_Beach_&_Dune_Restoration/Application/Attachment%20E/Volusia%20County%20Erosion%20Assessment%20Study%20-%20Chapter%203%20Part%202.pdf

http://www.surfline.com/surf-report/daytona-beach-florida_5332/travel/

ftp://ftp.dep.state.fl.us/pub/labs/lds/reports/1176.pdf

its Ben Rand

Dr. Art Trembanis,

this is the website for the accident that occured in jones beach, and attached are the paragraphs...Also i cant email you my google earth info for some reason the email button on it will not work, so i will show you it tomorrow in class.

thank you for your time,
Ben Rand

http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19650208-0

Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda by Caroline Hansen

Caroline Hansen:

Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda

 

Latitude: 32°15'6.97"N

Longitude: 64°49'18.39"W

Tide Rande: February 16, 2009; high tide of 2.24 ft, low tide of 0.31 ft

Wave Climate: small to medium waves. Week of February 16, 2009; high of 5.5 ft and low of 0.2 ft. Typically higher waves when wind comes in from the North. 

Sediment: Calcareous green and coralline red algae, foraminifera (especially homotrema) which is the source of the pink particles added to the beach and sediments, coral and mollusks.

Amongst the world's top beaches, Horseshoe Bay is perhaps the loveliest beach with its signature pink soft sand and clear blue water. I chose to research this beach because of its reputation and because it is unique with a temperate climate that is neither hot nor cold. It has great facilities nearby and is popular for snorkelers and divers. For the most part, Horseshoe bay has calm waters, but with high winds (particularly from the North) I found that the wave height increases. Life guards are on duty on this beach due to dangerous rip currents that normally are hidden by the calm appearance of the water. The beautiful pink sand is caused by foraminifera and the water hosts many animals such as lobster, red snapper and rockfish. 

News Article: http://abcnews.go.com/International/Weather/wireStory?id=5368324

Link to photo: http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~jhalderm/pics/2001-06=bermuda/horseshoe_bay.jpg

Ashley Pirozzi
Mooloolaba Beach, Australia
Lat/Long-26.6833° S, 153.1167° E
Tidal Range- .57 meters at sunrise during low tide, 1.45 meters at moonrise
during high tide, and .087 meters during sunset at low tide.
Wave climate- 26 degrees Celsius on February 17th, 11:30 Australian Eastern
Time
Wave Height- 2.5 meters
Sediment type- clay, course, dune sand, fluvial sediment
News Site-
http://www.travelbite.co.uk/feature/australasia/australia/brisbane/what-s-
new-on-australia-s-sunshine-coast-$1268332.htm
Picture-
http://images.ljhooker.com/agents/agents_au_live/2128_office_2020_office_M
ooloolaba.jpg

Mooloolaba is a populated beach stretched for 100 kilometers north of Brisbane,
located on the Sunshine Coast, "down under." It's said to originate from the
Aboriginal word "mulu", meaning snapper fish, and attracts many fishers
throughout the country. Esplanade is the center for tourist activity facing
Mooloolaba, which includes the famous Underwater World Park. This marine life
park displays many wild life shows, such as seal or otter presentations.
Mooloolaba is accessible by bus, train, or plane and is a scenic place for many
tourists to visit.

Springmaid Pier

Springmaid Pier in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has an average high tide of 4.40 feet and an average low tide of .67 feet. The NOAA states, "The mean sea level trend is 4.09 millimeters," per year. During this time of year, the water's average temperature ranges from fifty to sixty degrees.The wave height is 4.92 feet. According to the Science for a Changing World (USGS), "medium- to fine-grained, well-sorted sand" can be found in Myrtle Beach. The latitude measurement for Springmaid Pier is 33°39'28.45"N, and the longitude is 78°55'9.56"W.

http://pics4.city-data.com/cpicc/cfiles16084.jpg
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/bikers/story/785078.html
By: Natasha Zielinski

Hanalei Beach

Ross Sylvester
Hanalei Bay Beach, Hawaii
Longitude- 22°12'18.98"N
Latitude- 159°30'29.73"W
Tide Range-
02/16 12:56PM : 0.17ft. LOW
02/16 09:52PM : 1.64ft. HIGH
Wave Climate-77-80F
Surf-4-6ft
Sweet-3 ft NW @ 16 sec
Sediment Type-White Sandy Beaches

Hanalei Bay Beach has been rated as one of the most amazing beaches in Hawaii. It can be located on the North Shore of Kauai's island. The beach has an amazing backdrop of mountains. This beautiful getaway is an amazing place to surf. Its white sandy beaches extend about two miles long. It is a great beach to travel to with friends and family. To check out more of this wonderful beach go to http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com/tips/10_best/beaches.html for a short write up.

Magens Bay Beach- St. Thomas, Virgin Islands by: Paul Snyder

Magens Bay Beach, St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands

Location: 18.3667°N, 64.9167°W

Tidal Range: Moonrise 1.12 ft High Tide

Sunrise 0.4 ft Low Tide

Moonset 0.62 ft High Tide

Sunset -0.15 ft Low Tide

Sediment Type: eroded minerals and tiny gravel make up the type of sand. It is a whitish sand that is made from calcium carbonate.

Wave climate: Due to the relatively low tidal change, Magens Bay Beach does not experience much of a wave climate.

National Geographic Magazine declared that Magens Bay Beach was one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world. Local history has said that this beach was used by Sir Francis Drake as a place to anchor his ships. The beach has also been used as a shipping point for several types of products including sugar, molasses and rum. The beach is approximately 1 mile long and is considered to be one of the largest tourist attractions on St. Thomas. There are little to no waves at this beach because of its location which makes it a very safe family beach. Many tourists choose to snorkel here because of the calm water and the diverse marine life which is found throughout the Virgin Islands.

Article: http://www.onepaper.com/stthomasvi/?v=d&i=&s=news%3Alocal&p=1083385062&f=p

Hanalei Beach

Hanalei Bay Beach, Hawaii
Longitude- 22°12'18.98"N
Latitude- 159°30'29.73"W
Tide Range-
02/16 12:56PM : 0.17ft. LOW
02/16 09:52PM : 1.64ft. HIGH
Wave Climate-77-80F
Surf-4-6ft
Sweet-3 ft NW @ 16 sec
Sediment Type-White Sandy Beaches

Hanalei Bay Beach has been rated as one of the most amazing beaches in Hawaii. It can be located on the North Shore of Kauai's island. The beach has an amazing backdrop of mountains. This beautiful getaway is an amazing place to surf. Its white sandy beaches extend about two miles long. It is a great beach to travel to with friends and family. To check out more of this wonderful beach go to http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com/tips/10_best/beaches.html for a short write up.

Hanalei Beach

Hanalei Bay Beach, Hawaii
Longitude-22 12'12.34"N
Latitude-159 30'35.55"W
Tide Range-
02/16 12:56PM : 0.17ft. LOW
02/16 09:52PM : 1.64ft. HIGH
Wave Climate-77-80F
Surf-4-6ft
Sweet-3 ft NW @ 16 sec
Sediment Type-White Sandy Beaches

Hanalei Bay Beach has been rated as one of the most amazing beaches in Hawaii. It can be located on the North Shore of Kauai's island. The beach has an amazing backdrop of mountains. This beautiful getaway is an amazing place to surf. Its white sandy beaches extend about two miles long. It is a great beach to travel to with friends and family. To check out more of this wonderful beach go to http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com/tips/10_best/beaches.html for a short write up.

Blog #1

Beach: Myrtle Beach
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Latitude: 33° 41' 12" N
Longitude: 78° 52' 59" W
Tide Range: 0 to 6 feet
Wave Climate: .5 to 2 feet
Sediment Type: Mostly quartz grain, usually in a round or sphere like shape

http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/local/grand_strand/article/state_launches_new_beaches_web_site/32164/

Carl Marsini - Lanikai Beach blog post 1

http://geolcoast.blogspot.com/2009/02/lanikai-beach-oahu-hawaiicarl-marsini.html

this is the link to my blog, and it is already posted but I wasnt sure if we were supposed to e-mail it to you as well.

Carl Marsini

Fwd: Email notification for assignment submission

Hi my name is Natasha Zielinski. I'm sending you this submission conformation because I cannot find my blog on site, even though it said I submitted it.

Hilton Head South Carolina
Kal KOZYCKI
Latitude/longitude : 32.2333° N, 80.6667° W

Tide Range : 0 to 6.5 feet

Wave Climate : 1 to 2 feet

Sediment Type : Medium sized grains with traces of Calcium Carbonate

Hilton Head features twelve miles of beach front and is a popular vacation destination. In the year of 2004 alone it is estimated that over 2 million people visited the island and pumped close to 1.5 billion dollars into the economy.

http://www.nytimes.com/ref/realestate/greathomes/GH-carolina.html

Second Try

Part 1 DANIELLE WAINWRIGHT Blog #1 Assignment. Maroubra Beach

Maroubra beach is located in Sydney South. I first came across this
particular spot when watching a surf documentary. As you can probably
assume, the region is well known for its tidal breaks. It is an
exposed beach and reef break that has extremely consistent surf
conditions. The best time of year for the surf break is in the fall,
and the primal wind direction is from the northwest. One thing that is
somewhat unique to Maroubra is that the waves break to both the right
and the left.

While doing my research I also came across an alarmingly high number
of shark attacks occurring in the region, Maroubra specifically. There
was no explanation as to why these attacks were occurring, although it
could have something to do with the reef. Whatever the case, the
highly attractive surf destination is routinely shut down when sharks
are spotted, in an effort to cut down on these unfortunate attacks.

I hope im doing this right

Blog #1 - Joelle parent

I was a little confused if you needed to e-mail it to both e-mails ? I was unsure
of what you meant in your last e-mail with Point #2. But this is the blog again,
but without the article and picture which was included in the attachments of my
original e-mail along with my placemark...

Joelle Parent – Blog #1
My Beach - Fenwick Island Beach in Delaware
Latitude & Longitude - 38.4500° N, 75.0500° W
Tide Range - On 2/15/09; High Tide = 3.23 feet, Low Tide = 0.27 feet
Wave Heights – 0-11 feet
Wave Climate – On 2/15/09; 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit
Sediment Type – Considering most of the sand was imported, there are a variety
of sediments including silicate minerals like quartz, feldspar, and clay minerals.

Fenwick Island beaches are located in the lovely state of Delaware right near
Bethany Beach. It was named after Thomas Fenwick, who was a planter from
England that settled in Maryland. Many people think that Fenwick Island is a
barrier island, but little do they know it's better considered a peninsula, which in
fact resembles a barrier island. Today, Fenwick Island is a beach but back in the
1960's it became a local state park as well. In 1966, Fenwick Island was
constantly changing under the forces of nature, and it was wild and
undeveloped. During World War II, the area was part of Delaware's coastal
defense system. A concrete observation tower from the war still stands near the
park's northern boundary. During the 1990's the sand of Fenwick Island was
moved around and dunes were created and this has happened a lot throughout
the history of the beach.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5
square miles, of which, 0.3 square miles of it is land and 0.1 square miles of it
is water. One side of the water in Fenwick island is a bay and the other side is an
ocean.

Lanikai Beach - Oahu, Hawaii...Carl Marsini

Lanikai beach is a small 0.5 mile beach that is annually rated as one of the top beaches in the United States. This year it was rated the #1 beach in The U.S. It is the sight of popular movies such as 50 First Dates, and Forgetting Sarah Marshal. Lanikai letterally means "Royal sea" or "heavenly sea" and is known for its breathtaking views and beautiful sand. It is considered one of Hawaii's best swimming beaches, and has no public parking, restrooms/showers, or lifeguards. This beach gets very crowded during tourist seasons and is a popular location for photo shoots.

Latitude/Longitude: 21°23’29.86” N 157°42’52.79” W

Tide Range: February 16, 2009; High tide - 1.8 ft, Low Tide - 0.2 ft

Wave Climate (Height): 72 degrees Fahrenheit, 4-12 feet high waves.

Sediment Type: Fine white sand

http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2004/12/06/daily51.html

Jumeirah Beach- Candice Lanez

Jumeirah beach is one of the most expensive and exclusive beaches located
in Dubai. Located in the United Arab Emirates, Jumeirah beach is home to
Jumeirah Beach Resort where many westerners enjoy to vacation. Until recently
the beach has been a popular spot for vacationers, but due to the improper
disposal of human waste, it is now tainted by a high concentration of E. Coli.
Despite this recent incident, developers are still interested with investing on the
beach property. The beach also includes a man made, palm-shaped island; the
development has harmed the marine life and the beach environment. The
sediment used to develop the island has killed off many marine organisms
including a portion of the reef surrounding the island.

News story:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090210.wsewage10/
BNStory/International/home

Image:
http://www.travelplaces.co.uk/images/dubai_middle_east/jumeirah-beach-
hotel.jpg
Candice Lanez
University of Delaware 2010
Political Science Major
Executive Vice President, NSCS
Social Co-Chair, Phi Alpha Delta

Long Beach is a gorgeous beach located in California. Long Beach offers more than
just a beach. Long Beach, CA has a beautiful downtown area with trendy shops, an
art district, and beautiful skylines. Long Beach not only provides a place to relax
but also many activities to do after your done relaxing on the beach.

Latitude/Longitude- 33 degrees 45'35 N, 118 degrees 09'13 W
Tide Range- (0.29 to 4.41 ft)
Wave Climate- 52 to 57 degrees
Sediment Type- fine sand

Sources: www.tbone.biol.sc.edu/tide/index
www.wunderground.com/MAR/mmm.html?map=wave
www.beachcalifornia.com/longbch.html
Picture: http://www.panoramio.com/photo/5896837

Blog #1 Rachel Brown

Miami Beach, Florida

Latitude: 25º 47' 25" N

Longitude: 80º 7' 49"W

Tide Range: for February 17, 2009

• moonrise 1.98 ft High Tide
• sunrise 0.48 ft Low Tide

Wave Climate: North winds create large waves, while east/south winds creater smaller but persistent waves

Sediment type: Pamlico Sand

Link to News Story: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/15/fashion/15Miami.html?ref=fashion

Miami Beach is about thirteen miles along the southeast coast of Florida. It is considered a barrier island that developed on shallow sandstone reef. It is believed that mangroves grew and trapped other sediments as well. The beach/city is very popular among celebrities, as well as young adults. The boardwalk right behind the beach allows easy access to shops, food, and hotels.

Daniel Fox Blog #1 - Aguadilla Bay

The West Coast of Puerto Rico is a surfer's paradise. The water is clear and the waves crash down creating a perfect place for laid back surfer's to vacation and to live. It is also expensive. For those of us on a tight budget, which seems to be almost every American in this day and age, look no further than the Northwestern tip of Puerto Rico, and in specific, the small town of Aguadilla. Located at 18°25'57.97"N latitude and 67° 9'21.04"W longitude, the Aguadilla Bay has a beautiful beach, the crowds are thin, and the hotels are cheap and independent. This is the real surfer's paradise. The tidal range is perfect for enjoying the beach from -.1 to 1.1 meters and the sediment type is coarse, unconsolidated littoral sediment. As for the waves, surfers cannot go wrong with a 90% chance of a 1.7 meter wave. So if you are looking for a great vacation spot, hop on a flight to the Rafael Hernández Airport, only minutes from Aguadilla Bay, and enjoy the natural beach it has to offer.

http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/01/25/travel/25puerto-rico.html

Tyler Henry Ohope Beach, New Zealand

Ohope Beach is located on the northeast coast of New Zealand. It is most notably known for its tremendous scenic views of surrounding points including active volcanoes. The sand of Ohope Beach is primarily fine to medium grain sand but also is composed of fine pumice and other volcanic rocks washed ashore from the nearby White Island Volcano. Ohope is not particularly known for its surf, but on occasion wave heights can exceed the usual 3 to 5 ft. In the current month, the tides range from 72m at high tide to 45m at low tide. Ohope beach is commonly considered one of the best beaches in New Zealand.

News Article: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10486089

Other Resources: http://www.ohopebeach.info/index.htm

Emily Cardner - Blog 1

Muizenberg Beach, Cape Town, South Africa is a beautiful example of
South Africa's amazing shoreline. Located at 34° 6'23.97"S Latitude
and 18°28'33.78"E Longitude, this beach attracts many tourists and is
known for its turquiose water and for being sheltered by the wind.
Once a military base, the water temperature is typically warmer than
the other side of the penninsula. The tide range is between .3-2.0
meters in height, during the month of February 2009. The sediment type
is a mixture of sandstone and granite, creating perfect beach
conditions.

Picture: http://www.surferscorner.com/images/muizenberg%20accommodation%20beach.jpg

News Story:http://www.globalsurfnews.com/news.asp?Id_news=23439

blog

Bermuda Esso Pier, St. Georges

While researching the Bermuda Esso Pier in St. Georges, I learned that William Shakespeare based his play, "The Tempest", off of the town of St. Georges, Bermuda.  The play depicts the story of some settlers who had survived the sinking of the "Sea Venture" and had succeeded in their journey from Bermuda to Virginia.  This famous play helped make the town of St. Georges, Bermuda quite famous.

In addition to this information, I have learned that Bermuda has been chosen to host the Island Games in 2013.  This is the first island games that will be held outside of Europe and it was chosen because it is much smaller than other popular islands in Europe and has a subtropical climate.  The island games will begin in April of 2013 when the weather is hot (22 degrees C).  The cost of hosting the games will have high costs, but the people of Bermuda believe they will eventually financially benefit from all of the tourists who come to watch.

Additional Information:

 Longitude and Latitude: (32.37˚16'20.20"N, 64.70˚32'38.91"W)

Tide Range (2/16/09): High Tide 2.23 feet, Low Tide 0.49 feet

Sediment: Red and calcareous green algae, foraminifera, which adds pink particles to the beach, and coral.

Wave Climate: Small to medium sized waves

News story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/front_page/7476800.stm

Picture: http://www.tides.info/images/dscf2962-thumb600x400.jpg

blog

Latitude: 41° 1'33.03"N
Longitude: 71°58'0.48"W

Montauk Beach is in Fort Pond Bay- Long Island, NY. For 2/17/09, the high tide will approximately be 1.87 ft at 2:46 Eastern Standard Time, and low tide 0.28 ft at 9:54 Eastern Standard Time. The water level is about 1.23 ft, wave height approximately 1.31 ft and the water temperature is 37 degrees Fahrenheit. The sediment in Montauk is said to be garnet and magnetite rich- also mixed with monzanite and zircon. This is according to a sample done by the Geological Society of America (http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2008AM/finalprogram/abstract_147360.htm). It is that the amount of "heavy, minerarl-rich sand is a product of Hydraulic segregation.

This summer in July, it was reported that a creature or the "Montauk Monster," washed up on shore. Here is a news article about it. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,395294,00.html

Also, a picture of the beach: http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/20/63/43/montauk-beach-in-december.jpg

Chris Moorhead Adopt a Beach

news story: http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/890362.html

Picture: http://www.miamicondolifestyle.com/images/miami-beach-aerial.jpg

brian kersner blog 1

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
33.7° 39.3' N, 78.9° 55.1' W
Myrtle Beach is the number one family beach in America. About 14 million people
visit the beach each year. The water temperature is around 51 degrees F and the air
temperature is about 47 degrees F. The wave size is flat and the wave conditions
are poor today. There are 60 miles of soft, sandy beaches. Today the highest tide
reaches almost 5 feet and the lowest tide is .39 feet. its range is about 5 feet
between its high and low tides.

Blog Entry #1 The Beautiful Bellows Beach

Cape Town Beach, South Africa: Geo167 Blog 1

Cape Town Beach, South Africa
Latitude/Longitude: 33°55'28.00"S 18°24'27.89"E
Tide Range: February 2009; High Tide - 1.36 m (1:10PM) Low Tide - 0.71 m (7:36PM)
Wave Climate: Frontal Systems move through the Southern Atlantic Ocean and constantly beat against the shores of Cape Town creating good sized waves. Right near Cape Town, the Hout Bay area hosts a huge wave surfing competition every year known as "Red bull big wave Africa" with over twenty five foot waves.
Sediment Type: The sandstone is Cambro-Ordovician in age (about 500 to 450 Ma) and is interpreted to be laid down in near-shore river systems from today's north. The light colored Cape Granite intruded about 540 Ma and the darker sediments were laid on top about 70 to 100 million years later.
The area is surrounded by cliffs and mountains, right in sight of the shore:
http://nature.wallpaperme.com/7386-2/Clifton+Bay+and+Beach_+Cape+Town_+South+Africa.jpg
The Cape of Good Hope:
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTneRysc_3af2JSSPKgIZzD4IBARTqExbiFFxlOrMU4H8I-NLBLZPV4fjhYHbfA_V5c3kuX3ByFl8RbEo6ihlOE3OZasVDwlwdbTAuTJPjlr5xRX8TrkvFe-Ff0vELV2ORvOiV9uxj7U/s1600-h/CapePtAerial.png
Shoreline:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/157/425209396_399c93c2c0.jpg
Home to a special species of African penguins (Boulders Beach in Cape Town):
http://www.travel-plan-idea.com/boulders-beach-penguins-cape-town-south-africa.jpg
http://www.adventure-travel.org.uk/img/cape_town_7_Boulders_Beach.jpg
News Story:
http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_2432709,00.html
By: Christina Elderkin

Paulina Scaturro: 1st blog assignment

Wave Climate: Type of wave: beach break
Direction of wave: right and left
Avg. wave height week of Feb. 16: 2.7 ft.

Tidal Range: 2009-02-16 01:50 EST 1.43 meters High Tide
2009-02-16 06:31 EST Sunrise
2009-02-16 08:25 EST 0.56 meters Low Tide
2009-02-16 13:11 EST Moonset
2009-02-16 14:04 EST 1.09 meters High Tide
2009-02-16 19:46 EST Sunset
2009-02-16 19:53 EST 0.55 meters Low Tide
2009-02-16 23:20 EST Moonrise

Sediment: Sandy beach and ocean bottom

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3724307.stm

Manly Beach is a popular surfing beach in Sydney, Australia. Its white sandy beaches and blue waters compliment its subtropical climate. Manly Beach is a beacon for tourists and surfers alike and has been voted one of the world's top 100 surfing beaches. The quickest way to reach Manly Beach from Sydney's mainland is by ferry from Circular Quay in downtown Sydney. The city of Sydney is working hard to keep its beaches clean and recently implemented a beach-wide smoking ban.

Paulina Scaturro

Santa Catalina Island - Seal Rocks

Santa Catalina Island- Seal Rocks
Latitude/Longitude: 33 degrees 18'25.93N 118 degrees 18'21.91"W
Tidal Range: 4.35 feet at high tide; .66 feet at low tide
Wave Climate: Seal Rocks create a complex wave climate
Sediment Type: Organic sediments are prevalent at Seal Rocks because of the deteriorating of the shores.
News Story: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2002/07/25/SP141318.DTL
In this News Story fishermen hunt fish in the Seal Rocks area.
http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F00A13FF3B5E177A93C7AB178FD85F438385F9
The Seals of Seal Rocks are being hunted and decimated by killer whales. Seal Rocks is a great tourist attraction because of the seals that occupy it. If the killer whales persist in massacring these seals, there will be no more tours of this spectacle.
Picture/Video: http://gallery.hd.org/_exhibits/places-and-sights/_more2003/_more05/US-CA-San-Diego-La-Jolla-Seal-Rock-seals-sunbathing-squirrel-in-foreground-people-in-background-MY.jpg
This picture shows the Seals of this area sunbathing on the beach

Blog #1: Muir Beach

Muir beach is located just minutes north of the San Francisco area in California. It is
one of the many scenic pocket beaches located along the rugged pacific coast. The
beach is part of the expansive Golden Gate National Recreation Center and is just
outside of the famous Muir Woods. The beach allows pets and visitors on during
park hours. The beach allows, but warns against swimming because of the strong
and sudden undertows that frequently occur. The sediment at this beach comes
from the near by Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, down through the Sacramento
River and out on to the pacific shore, giving this beach a very rocky composition. I
found this beach through suggestion of a family member who has been there, and
described it as "some of the most astounding scenery she has ever seen".

News Story: http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_11665489

-Nicholas Todorow

Waikiki - Andrew Engel (aengel@udel.edu)

The beach at Waikiki, HI has to be one of the most stunning that I have ever seen photgrpahs of. My Grandparents visit there frequently, and say photos do not do it justice. I picked this beach becuase the Waikiki that we see today, was not what it started out as. Orginally, the beach was wetland, a marshy area with duck ponds and other woodland type features. However, natives would begin to plant coconut trees in the area for harvest, helping to transform the landscape. Sand was brought in to help make the beach we see today. Also it is one of the most visited beaches of any state in the union.

Information:

Location: 21°16'33.67"N,  157°49'35.75"W

Tide Range: .17 - 1.6 feet ( at 2:42 and 11:20 Today)

Waves: Avg. 3-9 ffet, for today though, the avergae is 8.18 feet with strong winds (duration approx 7 -9 sec)

Sediment Type: Former Marsh land, imported sand, white, fine grain

Link: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2004/Jan/19/ln/ln01a.html - Sand Replenishment

 

 

blog #1 Kelly Wetzel

Pipa Beach is -35.0356 longitude and -6.3136 latitude; it's just south of the city of Natal in Brazil. It is known for being populated with not only friendly dolphins but also sea turtles that make their nests on the shore. The surfing is good with the waves ranging from 1 to 3 meters. One could also go canoeing in the lagoons. There is a total of 10 km of beaches with white, soft sand. The best months to visit Pipa Beach are July through January, giving tourists a large range of vacation seasons. It's one of the top beaches in Brazil ranking at number 3.