Fractal character of China bedrock coastline

Zhu Xiaohua

doi:10.1007/BF02842583

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Fractal character of China bedrock coastline

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- Fractal character of China bedrock coastline
- Journal of Oceanology and Limnology Vol. 22, Issue 2, Pages: 130-135(2004)
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  College of Environment Peking University
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Xiaohua, Z. Fractal character of China bedrock coastline., Chin. J. Ocean. Limnol. 22, 130–135 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02842583
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Xiaohua, Z. Fractal character of China bedrock coastline., Chin. J. Ocean. Limnol. 22, 130–135 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02842583 DOI：

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Fractal theory was applied to a preliminary discussion of the fractal character and formation mechanism of the coastline of the bedrock coast of China on the basis of GIS (Geographical Information System). Some significant conclusions were drawn: (1) The fractal dimensions of the coastline and linear structures of Liaodong Peninsula are 1.0093 and 1.0246 respectively

those of Shandong Peninsula are 1.019 and 1.021 respectively

etc. (2) The fractal dimensions of coastlines of Liaodong Peninsula

Shandong Peninsula

Zhejiang and Fujian-Guangdong tend to increase with the spatial change from north to south. (3) The regional linear structures (including faults) control the basic trends and fractal dimensions of coastlines as a whole in the regions of the bedrock coast of China: the more the controlling effect of linear structures

the smaller the fractal dimensions of coastlines. (4) The substantial constituents of coast and biologic function both play an important role in affecting the fractal dimensions of coastlines of Liaodong Peninsula

Shandong Peninsula

Zhejiang

Fujian-Guangdong and Taiwan Island.

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