Lake Michigan Coastal Dunes
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Introduction to Lake Michigan Coastal Dunes
Features and Types of Dunes
Wind, Sand and Coastal Dunes
Climate, Dune, Lake and Seasonal Factors
Methods, Results and Research Students
References and Links to More Information


 
Introduction


This website explores the aeolian geomorphology of Lake Michigan coastal dunes.

Geomorphology is the study of landforms: their nature, history and the processes that created, changed and are operating on them. Aeolian refers to the activity of the wind. This website explores the wind-shaped landforms along the coast of Lake Michigan.

This site focuses on the physical aspects of Lake Michigan coastal dunes rather than dune ecology. The section on References will point you to additional resources including information on dune ecology.
Person walking by foredune and Lake Michigan in Hoffmaster State Park.
Exploring the dunes along Lake Michigan
(Hoffmaster State Park in June 2005.)


Introduction topics:
....What are Lake Michigan coastal dunes?
....What makes Lake Michigan coastal dunes unique?
....When did the Lake Michigan coastal dunes form?
....How are the Lake Michigan coastal dunes changing today?
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Last updated 05/04/06.