Les blocs supratidaux de tempête que l’on trouve au sommet des falaises vont à l’encontre du schéma classique qui décrit l’érosion des falaises. Généralement, le recul des escarpements rocheux se fait au rythme des écroulements gravitaires dont les éléments s’accumulent en pied de falaise, la mer intervenant surtout dans le déblaiement des matériaux accumulés à la base des versants. Dans le cadre de cette thèse, nous étudions les processus d’érosion qui se traduisent par l’accumulation de dépôts grossiers en sommet de falaise. Nous montrons qu’au cours des événements météo-océaniques extrêmes, les effets combinés d’un niveau d’eau à la côte particulièrement élevé et du déferlement de vagues de haute énergie peuvent se manifester localement par l’arrachement et le transport de blocs littoraux supratidaux. Leur masse peut dépasser plusieurs dizaines de tonnes, et leur remaniement peut se faire à plusieurs mètres au-dessus du niveau des hautes mers. De même, leur déplacement peut atteindre plusieurs dizaines à centaines de mètres à l’intérieur des terres. A l’heure où l’on s’interroge sur une possible intensification et/ou augmentation de la fréquence des événements météoocéaniques extrêmes, la dynamique morphosédimentaire de ces blocs littoraux apparait comme un indicateur géomorphologique pertinent pour l’évaluation de ces changements. Un suivi topo-morphologique, sédimentaire et hydrodynamique pluriannuel a été réalisé sur plusieurs sites bretons (Finistère) et islandais (presqu’île de Reykjanes). Les résultats de ce suivi ont montré des schémas de circulation hydro-sédimentaire bien distincts suivant le contexte morphodynamique. Si dans certains cas, les processus transversaux prédominent dans l’édification et le remaniement de ces accumulations, dans d’autres cas, la composante longitudinale contrôle une partie des transferts à la côte. Les processus d’arrachement et de transport de blocs sont concomitants, et peuvent se produire à plusieurs reprises au cours d’un même événement et/ou hiver, y compris pendant les tempêtes d’intensité modérée. L’étude rétrospective des conditions météo-océaniques favorables au déclenchement de ces processus sur les 70 dernières années montre une forte variabilité interannuelle, sans périodicité ni tendance particulière. Cette variabilité est commandée par la dynamique atmosphérique WEPA aux latitudes tempérées de la Bretagne, et par l’ONA aux latitudes sub-polaires de l’Islande. / Cliff-top storm deposits (CTSDs) corresponding to boulder accumulations are locally identified along the North–Atlantic coasts (Iceland, Scotland, Ireland, France), where they are defined as one of the most remarkable morphosedimentary storm signature. Their study aims to understand the effects of high energy storm waves on these specific rocky cliffed coasts facing deep–water and exposed to energetic wave–climates. Recent works demonstrated the role of high energy storm waves (instead of tsunami waves) in transporting and supplying in boulders these deposits. In the context of climate change, and the possible intensification and/or increase in frequency of extreme meteo-oceanic events, CTSDs appears as a potential geomorphological indicator for the monitoring of these changes on high-energy rocky coasts. This thesis propose an analysis of their morphosedimentary dynamics based on field observations realized at high (64°N) and medium (48°N) latitude of the Northeast Atlantic basin. In the present work, their morphosedimentary dynamics have been annually surveyed using low altitude aerial photographs. Results shows two different hydrosedimentary circulation patterns of CTSDs. The first one concerns inland boulder transport, corresponding the directions of the incident waves. This pattern confirms the contemporary edification of ridges. The second one concerns longshore or seaward boulder transport, describing a longitudinal drift of this sedimentary material.The processes of quarrying and transport of CTSDs are concomitant and can repeatedly occur during one single event and/or winter, including during regular storms. The retrospective analysis of sea weather forecast favorable to these processes during the last 70 years showed an infraannual frequency with no particular periodicity nor tendency.

The Master Thesis deals with a business plan for setting up a Boulder Centre in Brno. The centre will comprise of a gym for rock climbing and a bar. The bussines plan is based on economic analyses and determines the conditions and chances of the project implementation.

The aim of this paper is to propose a comprehensive revitalization of the side pond in the cadastral area of Skalička. As part of revitalization measures, the removal of mud from the pond, fortification of the banks and other modifications in connection with functional structures are proposed. In order to take water into the pond, a concrete diversion structure in the Hlubocky stream bed is designed, connected with pond via open canal with 2 pools, which will substitute the existing supply pipeline. As part of stabilization of the streambed and to overcome height difference, a boulder chute with stilling basin and related modifications are designed. The introductory part is a summary of knowledge from the issue and it explains important terms, historical context and description of basic principles. The next part describes the current situation and conditions in the surveyed locality. The following is a description of the methods and programs that were used for this work. The design part presents the proposed revitalization measures. An essential part of the work is also the varification of the proposed modification in the streambed, using 3D digital terrain model in Atlas DMT and subsequent 1D flow simulation in HEC-RAS.

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Knowledge of effective reef restoration techniques are necessary in this age of worldwide coral reef decline. Coral transplantation is a restoration technique employed after natural (i.e. hurricanes) and anthropogenic (i.e. vessel groundings) physical disturbance events. The study was conducted to compare the efficacy of propagating small colony fragments in laboratory and field conditions in terms of survival and growth. Fragment growth and survival were assessed for six scleractinian boulder corals common to Florida and Caribbean reefs: Montastraea annularis, M. cavernosa, Diploria clivosa, Siderastrea siderea, S. radians and Dichocoenia stokesii. Broken coral colonies were salvaged from vessel grounding sites and marine debris, fragmented into pucks and secured to travertine tiles. One hundred and fifty-three coral colony fragments were cultivated in an ex situ laboratory nursery and 133 coral colony fragments were cultivated in an in situ field nursery and monitored for 13 months. Survival of all colonies was 94%, with 98% survival in the laboratory treatment and 89% survival in the field treatment. Complete colony mortality was documented in three S. radians colonies, all in the laboratory treatment. All colony loss in the field treatment was due to colony pucks being detached from the tiles. Overall mean percent change in colony tissue area from initial to final monitoring events was calculated to determine growth. Across species, growth was greater in the laboratory treatment (76 ± 4 % SEM) in comparison to the field treatment (27 ± 5 % SEM). Positive growth was observed in D. clivosa, D. stokesii, M. annularis, M. cavernosa and S. siderea in the laboratory treatment. In the field treatment, D. clivosa, M. annularis and M. cavernosa were the only species that exhibited positive growth. Negative growth was observed in both the laboratory and field treatments for S. radians. In conclusion, colonies propagated in the ex situ nursery (laboratory treatment) had higher growth and survival than colonies propagated in the in situ nursery (field treatment). A critical acclimation period accomplished through the use of stable laboratory conditions will produce healthier, more secure coral colonies that may be used to repopulate disturbed reef sites.

Les activités humaines, de loisir et professionnelles, vont en s’intensifiant sur les zones rocheuses intertidales. Le piétinement associé à ces activités, le remaniement des blocs pour rechercher des espèces consommables, ne sont pas sans incidence sur les biocénoses des milieux rocheux. Les conséquences de ces activités sur la structure et la dynamique des roches du médiolittoral et des champs de blocs de bas d’estran en particulier, nécessitent d'être caractérisées. A travers l’identification des espèces et descripteurs qui répondent le plus aux perturbations "piétinement des platiers rocheux" et "retournement des blocs par les pêcheurs à pied", des indicateurs écologiques simplifiés peuvent être dégagés et faciliter, à terme, le diagnostic de l’état de conservation de ces habitats. Les processus écologiques de dégradation et de déstructuration des biocénoses sous l'effet du piétinement passent par des interactions entre espèces très complexes. Les résultats d’expérimentations in situ soulignent des phénomènes de seuils très marqués, liés en particulier à la protection jouée par les algues brunes structurantes sur les autres espèces. L'étude du retournement des blocs par les pêcheurs à pied met en évidence une phase de mortalité presque totale des organismes fixés ou peu mobiles des blocs et une faible résilience de l’habitat. Le choix de stations de référence appropriées et l’utilisation des espèces et descripteurs les plus sensibles au retournement des blocs ont permis la création de deux indicateurs de perturbation. Déclinés à deux échelles spatiales différentes, ils sont applicables en routine par les scientifiques et les gestionnaires d’aires marines protégées. / Recreational and professional activities are intensifying on the rocky intertidal. The overturning of boulders and the trampling associated with human activities, have consequences on the structure and dynamic of rocky intertidal communities. Through the identification of species and descriptors that respond more to the disturbances “trampling of mediolittoral rock platforms” and “the overturning of low eulittoral boulders by hand-fishermen”, SMART indicators (Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time limited indicator) can be created for the assessment of the conservation status of these habitats. The effects of trampling were tested with control approach. Experiments in situ underlined very complex interactions between species during the ecological processes of degradation of biocenoses. High thresholds of disturbance were also observed. They were particularly related to the protection played by structuring brown algae on other species. The study of boulder’s overturning highlighted a step of almost total mortality of fixed or low mobile organisms that live on upper or lower surfaces of boulders. Results also showed a low resilience of the habitat. The use of appropriate reference situations and of the most sensitive species to the boulder’s overturning, led to the creation of two ecological indicators. Declined to two different spatial scales, they may be applied routinely by scientists and managers of marine protected areas.

The thesis is concerned with the design of a flood protection for the Brantice municipality, a part of which is an adjustment of the Opava river stream bed, specifically kilometer 77,6554 to 78,7020 and, moreover, a design of a reconstruction of the weir at kilometer 78,340. A capacity assessment of the original stream bed in the built-up area and its surroundings is a part of the thesis, as well as a measure to increase the stream capacity and a design of a boulder chute with a water gate, which replaced the original weir. The program HEC-RAS 4.1.0. was used for the stream capacity calculations.

The thesis deals the assessment of the resistance of the existing boulder chute in the river Lomná. At km 1,9 Boulder chute is located in the village Jablunkov. Surface resistance of boulder chute is assessed newly on the basis of non-dimensional shear stress for particle on arbitrarily sloped bed. The calculation of 2D flow was computed by HEC-RAS. On the assessment of resistance was proposed reconstruction of boulder chute.

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This thesis presents a new template for multidisciplinary habitat mapping that combines the analyses of seafloor geomorphology, oceanographic proxies and modelling of associated biologic features. High resolution swath bathymetry of the Faial and western Pico shelves is used to present the first state-of-the-art geomorphologic assessment of submerged island shelves in the Azores. Solid seafloor structures are described in previously unreported detail together with associated volcanic, tectonic and erosion processes. The large sedimentary expanses identified in the area are also investigated and the large bedforms identified are discussed in view of new data on the local hydrodynamic conditions. Coarse-sediment zones of types hitherto unreported for volcanic island shelves are described using swath data and in situ imagery together with sub-bottom profiles and grainsize information. The hydrodynamic and geological processes producing these features are discussed. New oceanographic information extracted from satellite imagery is presented including yearly and seasonal sea surface temperature and chlorophyll-a concentration fields. These are used as proxies to understand the spatio-temporal variability of water temperature and primary productivity in the immediate island vicinity. The patterns observed are discussed, including onshore-offshore gradients and the prevalence of colder/more productive waters in the Faial-Pico passage and shelf areas in general. Furthermore, oceanographic proxies for swell exposure and tidal currents are derived from GIS analyses and shallow-water hydrographic modelling. Finally, environmental variables that potentially regulate the distribution of benthic organisms (seafloor nature, depth, slope, sea surface temperature, chlorophyll-a concentration, swell exposure and maximum tidal currents) are brought together and used to develop innovative statistical models of the distribution of six macroalgae taxa dominant in the infralittoral (articulated Corallinaceae, Codium elisabethae, Dictyota spp., Halopteris filicina, Padina pavonica and Zonaria tournefortii). Predictive distributions of these macroalgae are spatialized around Faial island using ordered logistic regression equations and raster fields of the explanatory variables found to be statistically significant. This new approach represents a potentially highly significant step forward in modelling benthic communities not only in the Azores but also in other oceanic island shelves where the management of benthic species and biotopes is critical to preserve ecosystem health.