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Sand beaches of the SE Adriatic: insights from sediment composition

Sand beaches of the Eastern Adriatic Croatian coast present an important natural and economic resource, which is under increasing pressure from development. The composition of sand from 13 pocket beaches of SE Adriatic islands and neighboring Pelješac Peninsula, as well as of potential source rocks, was studied in order to improve our understanding of natural supply processes. Heavy mineral associations suggest that patchy occurrences of Pleistocene sands overlying the carbonate basement represent the dominant source. Special care should be dedicated to the protection of these sources and transport paths.

Sand, Beaches, Eastern Adriatic, Heavy minerals, Sediment sources, Protection

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