Fluvial processes in geomorphology

A pioneering study of landform development under processes associated with running water, this text encompasses both field and laboratory research. Topics include the landscapes of mountains, rivers, and seacoasts; studies of weathering, climate, and erosion; and coverage of geochronology, drainage...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Leopold, Luna B. 1915-2006
Other Authors Wolman, M. Gordon, 1924-2010, Miller, John P. 1923-1961
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published New York : Dover Publications, 1995.
EditionDover ed.
Subjects
Physical geography.
Rivers.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780486139739
0486139735
9781621986553
1621986551
0486685888
9780486685885
Physical Description1 online resource (xiii, 522 pages) : illustrations, maps

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Table of Contents:
  • The changing scene
  • Geomorphology and the field problem
  • Climate and denudational processes
  • Weathering
  • The drainage basin as a geomorphic unit
  • Water and sediment in channels
  • Channel form and process
  • Hillslope characteristics and processes
  • Geochronology
  • Drainage pattern evolution
  • Channel changes with time
  • Evolution of hillslopes
  • Conversion of units and equivalents
  • Symbols and nomenclature.

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