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A '''shingle beach''' (also referred to as '''rocky beach''' or '''pebble beach''') is a [[beachmall- to medium-sized [[Cobble (geology)|cobbles]] (as opposed to fine [[sand]]). Typically, the stone composition may grade from characteristic sizes ranging from {{convert|2|to|200|mm|in|1}} diameter. |
A '''shingle beach''' (also referred to as '''rocky beach''' or '''pebble beach''') is a [[beachmall- to medium-sized [[Cobble (geology)|cobbles]] (as opposed to fine [[sand]]). Typically, the stone composition may grade from characteristic sizes ranging from {{convert|2|to|200|mm|in|1}} diameter. |
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[[Image:Torrisdalebay.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Shingle beach at [[Torrisdale Bay, Argyll|Torrisdale Bay]], [[Argyll and Bute]], Scotland]] |
[[Image:Torrisdalebay.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Shingle beach at [[Torrisdale Bay, Argyll|Torrisdale Bay]], [[Argyll and Bute]], Scotland]] |
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While this beach [[landform]] is most commonly found in [[Europe]], examples are found in [[Bahrain]], |
While this beach [[landform]] is most commonly found in [[Europe]], examples are found in [[Bahrain]], gsdgscgdcgwdcdvcgwdgchdgdhgdchgdhxhddhddg£hdgehgddgddhdhgdxhgdhxch (Oregon)|North America]] and a number of other world regions, such as the west coast of [[New Zealand]]'s [[South Island]], where they are associated with the shingle fans of [[braided river]]s. Though created at shorelines, [[post-glacial rebound]] can raise shingle beaches as high as {{convert|200|m|ft}} above sea level, at the [[High Coast]] in Sweat . |
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The [[ecosystem]]s formed by this unique as of rock and sand allow colonization by a variety of [[rare species|rare]] and [[endangered species]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2956600.stm ''UK's rare shingle beaches at risk'', Alex Kirby, BBC News Online, June 3, 2003]</ |
The [[ecosystem]]s formed by this unique as of rock and sand allow colonization by a variety of [[rare species|rare]] and [[endangered species]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2956600.stm ''UK's rare shingle beaches at risk'', Alex Kirby, BBC News Online, June 3, 2003]</ |
Revision as of 10:14, 25 May 2021
A shingle beach (also referred to as rocky beach or pebble beach) is a [[beachmall- to medium-sized cobbles (as opposed to fine sand). Typically, the stone composition may grade from characteristic sizes ranging from 2 to 200 millimetres (0.1 to 7.9 in) diameter.
While this beach landform is most commonly found in Europe, examples are found in Bahrain, gsdgscgdcgwdcdvcgwdgchdgdhgdchgdhxhddhddg£hdgehgddgddhdhgdxhgdhxch (Oregon)|North America]] and a number of other world regions, such as the west coast of New Zealand's South Island, where they are associated with the shingle fans of braided rivers. Though created at shorelines, post-glacial rebound can raise shingle beaches as high as 200 metres (660 ft) above sea level, at the High Coast in Sweat .
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Tourism
Shingle beaches are incredibly rare and quite beautiful. Made up of thousands of smooth rocks with varying geological qualities and uniqueness. The ocean naturally smoothes the various rocks over time with crashing waves, creating a very original landscape with smooth rounded rocks and interesting designs. Shingle beaches are popular for the varying rock types that can be found.
Examples
- Alby, Sweden
- Birdling's Flat, New Zealand
- Chesil Beach, England
- Dungeness, England
- Humarock, Scituate, Massachusetts
- Egypt Beach, Scituate, MA United States
- Hawar Islands, Bahrain
- Herne Bay, England
- Nice, France
- Osmussaar, Estonia
- Slapton Sands, England
- Short Beach, Oregon, U.S.
- Southsea, England
- The Stade, England
- Sõrve Peninsula, Estonia
- Zrće, Croatia
- Jaz Beach, Montenegro
- Qixingtan - Seven Star Beach, Hualien, Taiwan.
See also
References
Further reading
- Chapman, V. J. (2016) Coastal Vegetation chapter 9: Shingle Beaches. Second edition, Elsevier. ISBN 9781483279589