Stability of some New Zealand coastal inlets Journal Paper
- Author
- Heath, R.A.
- Year
- 1975
- Journal / Source
- New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research
- Volume
- 9
- Pages
- 449-457
- Keywords
- Tidal flow, tidal compartments, tides, deposition, inlets, estuaries, estuarine
- Summary
- The relation of tidal compartments to entrance cross-sectional areas is examined for 20 coastal inlets. Sixteen inlets conform to a linear relationship, which is consistent with stable entrances the sizes of which are determined by the ability of the tidal flow to transport sediment. Based on this criterion deposition should be taking place at the entrances of the other four inlets: Wellington, Lyttelton, and Akaroa harbours, and Paterson Inlet. Available data confirm this for Wellington and Lyttelton Harbours.