River variability and complexity /

River Variability and Complexity explores the factors behind the significant variation observed within and between river systems. It provides examples and explanations of river variability, including response to human activities. An excellent summary for students, geomorphologists, geologists, river...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Schumm, Stanley A. (Stanley Alfred), 1927-2011
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Temas:
Rivers.
Geomorphology.
Sedimentation and deposition.
Cours d'eau.
Géomorphologie.
Sédimentation (Géologie)
geomorphology.
NATURE > Ecosystems & Habitats > Rivers.
Geomorphology
Rivers
Sedimentation and deposition
Fluviale Sedimentation
Erosion
Fluss
Geomorphologie
Sedimentation
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Types of rivers; Chapter 3 Non-Regime Channels; Chapter 4 History; Chapter 5 Tectonics and relief; Chapter 6 Lithology; Chapter 7 Climate: hydrology; Chapter 8 Humans; Chapter 9 Bedrock: alluvium; Chapter 10 Tributaries; Chapter 11 Active tectonics; Chapter 12 Valley morphology; Chapter 13 Floods; Chapter 14 Vegetation; Chapter 15 Accidents; Chapter 16 Base-level; Chapter 17 Length; Chapter 18 Applications; Chapter 19 Some unintended consequences.

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