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Physical characterization of Odeceixe, Aljezur and Carrapateira lagunary systems (SW Portugal)

1987; Volume: 3; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.23818/limn.03.27

2660-8537

Felipe Magalhaes,

Soil erosion and sediment transport

Odeceixe, Aljezur and Carrapateiraare small rivers draining the occidental part of SW Portugal.Their discharges are frequently prevented by sand barriers enclosing small lagoons.The average rainfall is higher from November to March and the dry months are July and August.As a consequence of a low hydraulic inertia, rainfall directly reflects on the fluvial discharge.The main observed phenomena are the sand accumulation at the river mouths and its upstream progression.Its origin is essentially marine and sources may be sandy beaches along the coast and/or dunes.