The impact of seasonal monsoons on the morphology of beaches protected by barrier islands in Setiu Terengganu Malaysia


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Mohd Lokman Husain, . and Effi Helmy Ariffin, . and Nor Bakhiah Baharim, . and Noor Izam Ismail, . and Rosnan Yaacob, . The impact of seasonal monsoons on the morphology of beaches protected by barrier islands in Setiu Terengganu Malaysia. pp. 120-129. ISSN 2672-7226

Abstract

The beach is a complex system area where many natural and anthropogenic factors may influence the coastal processes. These processes include erosion and accretion which may pose a significant problem. Understanding their causes is therefore essential not only for researchers but also the community especially in mitigating the effects of monsoons and executing coastal development plans. Hence this study tried to understand the natural impact and changes at a coastal stretch in Terengganu Malaysia which was affected by the Northeast Monsoon. This study determined the profile of four beaches on the stretch through cross-shore transects in monthly intervals. Beach surface sediment samples were also collected at four sampling stations facing several islands off the coast for particle size analysis. Besides that the significance of the wave height was illustrated. Most beaches where the sampling stations were located had been affected by erosion. However some did experience accretion during the Northeast Monsoon. The sediment sizes ranged from very coarse to fine sand. The beach morphology changes were essential in executing coastal management plans. Therefore this study could provide clearer information for future coastal developments especially in beaches along Terengganu.


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Abstract

The beach is a complex system area where many natural and anthropogenic factors may influence the coastal processes. These processes include erosion and accretion which may pose a significant problem. Understanding their causes is therefore essential not only for researchers but also the community especially in mitigating the effects of monsoons and executing coastal development plans. Hence this study tried to understand the natural impact and changes at a coastal stretch in Terengganu Malaysia which was affected by the Northeast Monsoon. This study determined the profile of four beaches on the stretch through cross-shore transects in monthly intervals. Beach surface sediment samples were also collected at four sampling stations facing several islands off the coast for particle size analysis. Besides that the significance of the wave height was illustrated. Most beaches where the sampling stations were located had been affected by erosion. However some did experience accretion during the Northeast Monsoon. The sediment sizes ranged from very coarse to fine sand. The beach morphology changes were essential in executing coastal management plans. Therefore this study could provide clearer information for future coastal developments especially in beaches along Terengganu.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Beaches
AGROVOC Term: Coastal area
AGROVOC Term: Surveys
AGROVOC Term: Models
AGROVOC Term: Islands
AGROVOC Term: Wet season
AGROVOC Term: Rainfall
AGROVOC Term: Rainy season
AGROVOC Term: Sand
AGROVOC Term: Sediment
Depositing User: Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/9210

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