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RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
Erodable blocks representing vertical cliffs and
shore platforms were exposed to attack by artificially
generated waves. Maximum erosion in all
blocks occurred above still water level. Vertical
cliffs became deeply notched in a form which contained
no horizontal portion and which had the
lower segment located below still water level.
Platform shapes were degraded by cutting on the
platform surface and rounding of the leading edge.
No wave-tank evidence was found to support the
contention that high tide shore platforms are
presently being formed by storm wave activity.
Notches on the sides of the blocks were caused by
aeceleration of waves constricted between the block
and tank sides. Such constrictton and attendant
increase in velocity may also favour rapid erosion
in sea arches, caves and closely spaced stacks.
Erosion debris moved rapidly from the base of
the model cliff and was not involved in subsequent
block notching.
Published Papers
The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.
On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.
