Sentences with phrase «of coastal dune»

Fraser's dunes comprise «the longest and most complete age sequence of coastal dune systems in the world,» with the sand mass of the island being at least 800,000 years old.

In the U.S. a volunteer travel package might include a day of coastal dune replanting in addition to a generous amount of kayaking and wine tasting.

The immense sand blows and cliffs of coloured sands are part of the longest and most complete age sequence of coastal dune systems in the world and they are still evolving.

You will be fascinated by the fragile beauty of coastal dunes and inspired by the Appalachians, some of the oldest mountains on the planet.

Surrounded by a conservation zone of coastal dunes dotted with Mexican palms, button mangroves and sea grapes, the resort's low - slung buildings blend harmoniously into the landscape.

Not exact matches

Geologically, Cathedral Rock is carved from the Permian Schnebly Hill formation, a redbeds sandstone formed from coastal sand dunes near the shoreline of the ancient Pedregosa Sea.

Loss of sand from the Nation's beaches, dunes, and barrier islands is a serious problem that affects both the coastal environment and the economy.

Most of the coastal zone in Yala was protected by sand dunes rising over 25 feet.

This more detailed and accurate model could help scientists better predict the motion of dunes or manage coastal land threatened by erosion, says physicist Hans Jürgen Herrmann, also of ETH Zürich, who led the research team.

«Finally, we are developing hybrid coastal structure concepts that involve covering a traditional storm protection hard structure like a levee, dike, or T - Wall with a sand dune cover to harness the benefits of both systems and provide aesthetic coastal systems at the same time that can function as regular dunes.»

An hour and a half drive north of Perth, the coastal town of Lancelin backs onto these sand dunes which I had been longing to visit.

Fraser Island provides a globally significant example of geological processes and biological evolution, including: complex coastal dune formations that are still evolving; an array of lakes that is exceptional in terms of number, diversity, age and the evidence of dynamic and developmental stages; and outstanding examples of ecosystems that have developed in response to maritime conditions and poor soils in coastal dune formations.

Habitat: Ideal Snowy Plover habitat consists primarily of coastal beaches, sand bars, sand dunes, and river - mouths, above the high tide line.

The ideal habitat for Western snowy plovers consists primarily of coastal beaches, sandbars, sand dunes, and river - mouths, above the high tide line — making Ocean Beach and Crissy Field prime real estate for overwintering and finding their food source (small insects and beach invertebrates).

Birubi Point is the northernmost point of the 32 kilometres of Stockton Beach, a popular spot for surfers, and departure point for 4WD Adventure Tours of the extensive sand dune system, the largest moving coastal sand mass in the southern hemisphere.

Dune Ridge is an award winning Country House nestled between thick coastal Fynbos teeming with a multitude of bird species and large dune fields to the rear of the propeDune Ridge is an award winning Country House nestled between thick coastal Fynbos teeming with a multitude of bird species and large dune fields to the rear of the propedune fields to the rear of the property.

My next move was north to the coastal resort of Praia do Forte, another former slave port; within half an hour of leaving the city I was flanked by white sand dunes and dense coconut groves — the start of the Coconut Coast.

Go three miles south of Pismo Beach to find Oceano Dunes Preserve, one of the most expansive coastal dunes left in California.

Swathes of untouched coastline, coral reefs, long sandy beaches, coastal dunes, lakes and the chance to see elephant, buffalo, rhino, zebra, eland, kudu, and over 521 species of bird

A newly built trail and boardwalk on the southern edge of the Presidio is as much a window into San Francisco's maritime history as it is a path through restored sand dunes and coastal habitat.

Boasting stunning sand dunes, coastal heaths, rainforests, mangroves and eucalyptus, Fraser Island is the ultimate place to just relax as you lose yourself in the midst of nature.

Santa Rosa Beach and much of this stretch of the Emerald Coast is known for its powder - white sand, and beautiful dunes lining the ocean creating brackish water inlets and coastal dune lakes — a rarity around the world.

From the shallow inlets near Port Albert to the wide open waterways of Lakes Entrance, Ninety Mile Beach is a stretch of golden sand and coastal dunes that separates the Gippsland Lakes from the crashing waves of Bass Strait.

A patchwork of lake systems, the bulk of the country's remaining swamp forests, Africa's largest estuarine system, 25 000 year - old coastal dunes, 220 km of beach, coastal forest, grasslands, coral reefs and a rich underwater life combine to make the park one of the country's most popular destinations.

The southern coast's scenic coastal corridor (aka the Garden Route) is a Pandora's box of ancient forests, rivers, wetlands, dunes, beaches, lakes, mountains and indigenous fynbos.

Fraser Island is a unique World Heritage icon being the world's largest sand island with over 40 lakes including most of the world's perched lakes, towering forests, vegetation and landform types as diverse as huge sandblows, coastal sand dunes, cliffs of coloured sands, heathland, open forests and rainforests.

New Urbanist enclave on the Panhandle made up of a David Rockwell — designed inn and rental residences near a coastal dune lake.

Nestled between thick coastal fynbos on the outskirsts of St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis, Dune Ridge is...

Bretton Beach Crest resort consists of 9 comfortably furnished self catering beach cottages in a superb setting in the natural coastal dune forest, all within 100m of the beach and private from each other.

Most of this beautiful part of the world was once a coastal dune forest system and there are still parts...

The Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, with surviving Stone Age sea shell midden at its lagoon mouth, provides a number of stunning trails and coastal forest boardwalks and the unique Hawaan forest and its neighbouring coastal wetlands, grasslands and dune forest is a beautiful place to visit and the backdrop to a groundbreaking environmental judgement that has limited rights to build houses here.

Covering a total area of 1 040 km ² (400 square miles or 257,000 acres), it has numerous freshwater inland lakes, coastal dunes, closed - canopy forests and large open plains.

The capacious balcony displays breathtaking views of the pool area, coastal dune lakes and beyond to the most famed crystal - clear waters of the Gulf coast.

While it may sound like a bad game of darts being tossed at a map, each of these locations — along with Australia, South Carolina, and Oregon — are home to a rare global phenomenon called coastal dune lakes.

There are eighteen miles of bike paths along the beach and coastal dune lakes which makes exercise a fun and interesting event.

At Sandwich Harbour, some 40 km south of Walvis Bay, the dunes sweep down to a pristine lagoon (which once served as a harbor) to create spectacular coastal scenery.

Surrounded by the sea, each of the Channel Islands is fringed by miles of coastal beaches, dunes, wetlands, lagoons, caves, and rocky intertidal areas.

Stroll along the wooded boardwalk, which leads across the larger of two coastal dune lakes, and a protected wildlife area

Suba has the most extensive and unbroken stretch of coastal sand dunes compared to the other towns of Ilocos Norte.

Destin Pointe is a one of a kind gated island community that offers two pools, two coastal dune lakes, shuffle board and tennis courts.

The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America and it is like no place on earth.

This Sodwana Bay dive site is situated in coastal dunes and is part of the greater, well preserved, iSimangaliso Wetland Park (previously St Lucia Wetland Park) north of Durban.

For an unforgettable experience, wind through the surreal shifting landscapes of Oso Flaco Lake, where a boardwalk leads through a section of one of the world's largest coastal dune systems.

Carefully constructed into the coastal dune forest, Thonga Beach Lodge takes full advantage of its incredible position while being in complete harmony with the environment.

This rental offers a master suite on the main level and a private master suite upstairs with a private sitting area and oversized rooftop balcony offering sweeping views of the rare coastal dune lake and colorful Gulf of Mexico.

Located in the west part of the building enjoy first floor partial views of the gulf through the nature preserve and views of 2 pools and the coastal dune lake from your private balcony.

The country's now third - largest protected area in St Lucia includes Lake St Lucia and spans 280 km of coastline, a natural ensemble of lakes, swamp forest, ancient coastal dunes, and an estuarine system, with World Heritage status.

The East London Golf Club, skilfully fashioned out of dense coastal bush, hills and dunes, just a few metres away from the warm water of the Indian...

Located in the west part of the building enjoy first - floor partial views of the gulf through the nature preserve and views of 2 pools and the coastal dune lake.

It is the only resort on the Yucatan Peninsula to contain natural rivers rather than channels and consists of three ecosystems: lush jungle, mangrove forests and coastal dune, each with its own wildlife and vegetation creating a totally unique landscape.