Terraine - Region by rock type
Granite vs. Limestone
Static vs. Dynamic
Isostacy vs. Eustacy
Plate tectonics & coastal geomorphology
Convergence vs. transform boundary
Island Arcs
Trailing (Atlantic) Coast vs. Leading (Pacific)
Submerged shelf margin and Convergent/transformation shelf
Slow vs. rapid movement
Bold Relief & Cliffed Headlands,
Valley & Ridge Coast, Firth, Fjiord, Fjard
Pocket Beaches & Caves
Low Coast = Gulf Coast - Beaches and Lagoons, Estuaries, Distributaries
Continental shelf vs. slope
Weather and Climate Factors
Boston Harbor - N E storm
Gale vs. Hurricane
Fetch of Blizzard of 78
No Name Gale - Perfect Storm
Primary vs. Secondary Coasts
Primary - submerged not modified
Secondary- submerged & modified