List of Figures  ix

Preface  xiv

1. A Northwest Coast Perspective  1

2. Geological Evolution of the Northwest Coast  7

3. The Dynamic Northwest Coast  37

4. The Arrival of ManErosion Becomes a Problem  63

5. The Development and Destruction of Bayocean Spit  73

6. Natural Processes of Erosion  93

7. The 1982-1983 El NinoAn Extraordinary Erosion Event  117

8. Sea Cliff Erosion and Landsliding along the Northwest Coast  135

9. The Jump-Off Joe Fiasco  161

10. The Northwest CoastA Heritage to be Preserved  175

References  185

Index  193

“This book offers important lessons and valuable advice to coastal planners and coastal residents—and not just those of Oregon and Washington. The excellent case study material in The Pacific Northwest Coast could become part of a curricula for courses in natural hazards, coastal management, and coastal geomorphology. If you care about the coast, this book is a worthy addition to your library.”—Douglas J. Sherman, Geographical Review

“This book offers important lessons and valuable advice to coastal planners and coastal residents—and not just those of Oregon and Washington. The excellent case study material in The Pacific Northwest Coast could become part of a curricula for courses in natural hazards, coastal management, and coastal geomorphology. If you care about the coast, this book is a worthy addition to your library.”—Douglas J. Sherman, Geographical Review

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