Browsing by Supervisor "Healy, Terry R."
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An ecological survey on the effect of the dump ground on benthos in Poverty Bay
(University of Waikato, 1997)An investigation of the sediments and ecology of the dump ground was conducted in March 1995. The primary purpose of the investigation was to analyse factors which may be affecting the benthic biota on the dump ground. ... -
Catastrophic Tsunamis In the Indonesian Archipelago
(University of Waikato, 2010)Tsunamis are not rare events for the Indonesian Archipelago as a consequence of four major plate boundaries that meet and collide, and producing highly active seismic zone that is mostly located under the sea. The ‘tsunami ... -
Coastal erosion and sedimentation of Pukehina Beach and Waihi Estuary
(The University of Waikato, 2002)The Pukehina coastal sector is subject to severe frontal dune erosion. This has led to concern from local residents who reside in frontal houses. Accordingly, this investigation was initiated to assess the sedimentary and ... -
Determining potential for pollutant impacts in dynamic coastal waters: comparing morphological settings
(University of Waikato, 2012)The coastal focus and beach culture of Australia’s population in general, and the people of New South Wales in particular, mean that coastal systems are both highly prized and subjected to great pressures. The vast majority ... -
Dredge spoil dispersion from an inner shelf dump-mound
(The University of Waikato, 1989)A study was undertaken on the dispersion of dredge spoil from a dump-mound on the inner shelf in 11-17 m water depth, 3 km offshore from Tauranga Harbour, New Zealand. Graphic and volumetric analysis of bathymetric changes ... -
Ecology of the invertebrate predatory fauna across Centre Bank, Tauranga Harbour
(University of Waikato, 1996)The distribution, abundance, population size structure and behaviour of three common invertebrate predators were studied on Centre Bank, the flood-tidal delta of Tauranga Harbour. The study assessed the role of the predators ... -
Environmental aspects of storm runoff discharge from a timber port, Tauranga, New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 1997)An investigation was undertaken into storm runoff water quantity and quality, contaminant input to the receiving tidal waters from the Mt. Maunganui wharf, accumulation of potentially toxic resin acids in adjacent sediments, ... -
Historical tsunami database for New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 1998)New Zealand has suffered relatively few tsunamis compared to many countries around or within the Pacific rim, but has experienced over 30 tsunamis during the last 177 years. The larger events occurred prior to the time ... -
Hydrodynamic modelling for mangrove afforestation at Haji Dorani, west coast peninsular Malaysia
(The University of Waikato, 2010)Following the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster of 2004, which increased recognition of the importance of mangal for coastal protection, the Malaysian Government changed its‟ Policy in relation to mangrove and coastal vegetation. ... -
Incorporating high-quality surfing breaks into multi-purpose reefs
(The University of Waikato, 2000)The studies presented in this thesis have focussed on surfing. Bathymetries, aerial photographs and wave vortex information at natural surfing breaks were measured and collected. These data were applied to understand the ... -
Late Holocene mud sedimentation and diagenesis in the Firth of Thames: Bentonites in the making
(University of Waikato, 1990)Late Holocene mud sedimentation in the southern Firth of Thames has been described from analysis of a number of shallow marine sediment cores. Three distinct lithofacies are distinguished on the basis of sediment texture ... -
Littoral sediment budget and beach morphodynamics, Pukehina Beach to Matata, Bay of Plenty
(University of Waikato, 1993)The Pukehina-Matata coastal sector is one of the least studied parts of the Bay of Plenty coastline. Currently this section of coast is in a stable, tending towards erosive, condition, with historical erosion of 0-0.2 ... -
Modelling volcanic tsunamis
(University of Waikato, 1998)Tsunamis generated by volcanic eruptions have caused about 25% of all deaths associated with volcano activity. The 1883 Krakatau eruption is one example of a fairly recent eruption that produced large tsunamis (-35 m) which ... -
Monitoring the Coastal Sand Wedge Outbreak from the Stony River, Taranaki
(The University of Waikato, 2009)The Taranaki headland protrudes into a high energy wave climate system with a potential for strong littoral transport. This shoreline is typically comprised of a narrow cobble to boulder reflective beach, surmounting a ... -
Nearshore and inner shelf sedimentation on the east Coromandel coast, New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 1991)The east Coromandel coastline on the northeast coast of New Zealand has been characterised by localised erosion problems since its commercial subdivision. Increasing pressures have also arisen in recent years for possible ... -
Nearshore sediment dynamics in a mixed sand/mud environment
(The University of Waikato, 2003)Poverty Bay, on the New Zealand's northeast coastline, is a high-energy coastal embayment that receives significant quantities of fine, fluvial sediment from two river systems. Examining seabed geomechanical characteristics, ... -
Oceanographic and morphodynamic monitoring of a multi-purpose reef at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2010)The innovative concept of an offshore submerged multi-purpose reef combining a coastal protection function with recreational benefits including improved surfing, diving, or fishing conditions provides an appealing solution ... -
The physical and ecological impacts of mangrove expansion and mangrove removal: Tauranga Harbour, New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 2010)The mangrove Avicennia marina var. australasica is rapidly colonising intertidal sandflats within a number of estuaries of the North Island of New Zealand. Many local residents perceive this change to be detrimental to the ... -
Potential tsunami hazard associated with the Kerepehi Fault, Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 1999)A review of 'active' faults in the Auckland region identified the Kerepehi Fault as a potential tsunami source (de Lange and Hull, 1994). The Kerepehi Fault trends NNW, transecting the central region of the inner Hauraki ... -
Quantitative Comparison of Benthic Habitat Maps Derived From Multibeam Echosounder Backscatter Data
(University of Waikato, 2011)In the last decade, following the growing concern for the conservation of marine ecosystems, a wide range of approaches has been developed to achieve the identification, classification and mapping of seabed types and of ...
