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Grooves in forereefs act as transport channels to deliver coral rubble during tropical cyclones

Ana Vila-Concejo Lachlan A. Perris Ana Paula da Silva Kate Whitton Liav Meoded-Stern +8 lainnya

Abstrak

The long-term stability of coral reef islands and associated reef top sedimentary landforms requires the delivery of sediment from the forereef, but the rates and pathways of sediment delivery to these systems remain unclear. Spurs and grooves (SAGs) are ubiquitous geomorphic features fringing coral reefs, characterised by shore-normal coral ridges (spurs) separated by channels (grooves) with either bare substrate or a relatively low sediment infill. SAGs dissipate wave energy, facilitate offshore sediment transport and enhance nutrient exchange. Here we present the first evidence that SAG can also act as channels for onshore transport of rubble during high-energy events, contributing to maintaining reef islands and rubble-based ecosystems.

Topik & Kata Kunci

Harbors and coast protective works. Coastal engineering. Lighthouses Oceanography

Penulis (13)

Ana Vila-Concejo

Lachlan A. Perris

Ana Paula da Silva

Kate Whitton

Liav Meoded-Stern

Wan-Yi Steilberg-Liu

Ruby Holmes

Heinrich Breuer

Maria Byrne

Thomas E. Fellowes

Tristan Salles

Bradley D. Morris

Eleanor Bruce

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Vila-Concejo, A., Perris, L.A., Silva, A.P.d., Whitton, K., Meoded-Stern, L., Steilberg-Liu, W. et al. (2025). Grooves in forereefs act as transport channels to deliver coral rubble during tropical cyclones. https://doi.org/10.1017/cft.2025.10019

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Tahun Terbit: 2025
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.1017/cft.2025.10019
Akses: Open Access ✓