Unlocking the secrets of the sand
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Professor Andy Plater, Department of Geography and Planning, University of Liverpool
Have you ever wondered what secrets are contained in the sand when playing with your bucket and spade at the seaside? This lecture reveals the detailed information that can be obtained from analyzing the properties of sand using laser granulometry – from detail on sea-level rise and long-term coastal change to the frequency of El Niños and extreme flood events.