Special External Effects On Fluvial System Evolution

Author : Jef Vandenberghe,David R. Bridgland,Xianyan Wang
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783039215447

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Special External Effects on Fluvial System Evolution by Jef Vandenberghe,David R. Bridgland,Xianyan Wang Pdf

Rivers are an excellent witness of the dynamics affecting Earth’s surface due to their sedimentary products and morphological expression, which may be considered as fluvial archives. Until now, the focus has been on evaluating the general impact of individual external factors. However, the importance of the specific environmental characteristics of these factors has become increasingly recognized, as highlighted in recent case studies. For example, the effects of regional climate, differentiated topography and vegetation, and frozen ground appear to play an essential role in the evolution of the fluvial system. Integration of such environmental conditions in the processes that were active within the complex fluvial system will open new perspectives in our progressive understanding of the evolution of landscape form, ecology, sediment fluxes, and hydrology of the system within the framework of the external drivers such as tectonics, general climate, and human activity. This is an appealing challenge that we wish to address in the present Special Issue under the aegis of the Fluvial Archives Group (FLAG).

Author : Jef Vandenberghe,David R. Bridgland,Xianyan Wang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Science (General)
ISBN : 3039215450

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Special External Effects on Fluvial System Evolution by Jef Vandenberghe,David R. Bridgland,Xianyan Wang Pdf

Rivers are an excellent witness of the dynamics affecting Earth's surface due to their sedimentary products and morphological expression, which may be considered as fluvial archives. Until now, the focus has been on evaluating the general impact of individual external factors. However, the importance of the specific environmental characteristics of these factors has become increasingly recognized, as highlighted in recent case studies. For example, the effects of regional climate, differentiated topography and vegetation, and frozen ground appear to play an essential role in the evolution of the fluvial system. Integration of such environmental conditions in the processes that were active within the complex fluvial system will open new perspectives in our progressive understanding of the evolution of landscape form, ecology, sediment fluxes, and hydrology of the system within the framework of the external drivers such as tectonics, general climate, and human activity. This is an appealing challenge that we wish to address in the present Special Issue under the aegis of the Fluvial Archives Group (FLAG).

Author : Stanley Alfred Schumm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Science
ISBN : 1930665792

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The Fluvial System by Stanley Alfred Schumm Pdf

Originally published in 1977, this is a classic of the geomorphology literature. Erosion, transport, and deposition of sediment within river catchments concern a wide range of earth scientists and profoundly affect land management. Upland soil removal engages the attention of soil conservationists, hydraulic engineers deal with fluvial sediment transport and river channel morphology, and patterns of sediment deposition in riverine and coastal lowlands affect navigability, the habitability of valley floors and the distribution of groundwater and minerals. The author argues persuasively that fluvial geomorphology, sedimentology and stratigraphy provide insights into each of these components of the river basin. "This volume, with its generous illustrations will be welcomed by earth scientists generally. It fills an important niche in the fluvial literature and its lucid style and clear exposition place it well within the range of students in any form of higher education." Nature "As a synthesis of the fluvial system and its effects on the landscape, as a primer in fluvial geomorphology and sedimentation for the planner, engineer and economic geologist, and as a stimulator of geomorphic thought, this book is most valuable." American Scientist Dr. Schumm is an internationally recognized geomorphologist who has published 150 papers and authored and edited 11 books. His primary experience has been in the investigation and analysis of fluvial systems. He has applied the concepts of geomorphology, fluvial hydraulics and geology to analyze alluvial river form and shape, sediment transport and effects of man-induced changes on river systems throughout the United States and in numerous foreign countries. He has also been involved in the interpretation of lunar and Martian landforms. Dr. Schumm is a past Chairman of the Geopmorphology Division of the Geological Society of America, has served on technical and committees of the National Research Council, the Geological Society of America, the American Geophysical Union, International Geographic Union, the National Science Foundation and NASA. He has performed research, lectured and advised government agencies around the world.

Author : Brian W. Romans,Julie Fosdick,William Helland-Hansen,Miquel Poyatos Moré
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889661367

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Sedimentary System Responses to External Forcings: a Process-Based Perspective by Brian W. Romans,Julie Fosdick,William Helland-Hansen,Miquel Poyatos Moré Pdf

This eBook is a collection of articles from a Frontiers Research Topic. Frontiers Research Topics are very popular trademarks of the Frontiers Journals Series: they are collections of at least ten articles, all centered on a particular subject. With their unique mix of varied contributions from Original Research to Review Articles, Frontiers Research Topics unify the most influential researchers, the latest key findings and historical advances in a hot research area! Find out more on how to host your own Frontiers Research Topic or contribute to one as an author by contacting the Frontiers Editorial Office: frontiersin.org/about/contact.

Author : Paul F. Hudson,Hans Middelkoop
Publisher : Springer
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781493923809

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Geomorphic Approaches to Integrated Floodplain Management of Lowland Fluvial Systems in North America and Europe by Paul F. Hudson,Hans Middelkoop Pdf

This volume provides a comprehensive perspective on geomorphic approaches to management of lowland alluvial rivers in North America and Europe. Many lowland rivers have been heavily managed for flood control and navigation for decades or centuries, resulting in engineered channels and embanked floodplains with substantially altered sediment loads and geomorphic processes. Over the past decade, floodplain management of many lowland rivers has taken on new importance because of concerns about the potential for global environmental change to alter floodplain processes, necessitating revised management strategies that minimize flood risk while enhancing environmental attributes of floodplains influenced by local embankments and upstream dams. Recognition of the failure of old perspectives on river management and the need to enhance environmental sustainability has stimulated a new approach to river management. The manner that river restoration and integrated management are implemented, however, requires a case study approach that takes into account the impact of historic human impacts to the system, especially engineering. The river basins examined in this volume provide a representative coverage of the drainage of North America and Europe, taking into account a range of climatic and physiographic provinces. They include the 1) Sacramento (California, USA), 2) San Joaquin (California), 3) Missouri (Missouri, USA), 4) Red (Manitoba, Canada and Minnesota, USA), 5) Mississippi (Louisiana, USA), 6) Kissimmee (Florida, USA), 7) Ebro (Spain), 8) Rhone (France), 9) Rhine (Netherlands), 10) Danube (Romania), and 11) Volga (Russian Federation) Rivers. The case studies covered in these chapters span a range of fluvial modes of adjustment, including sediment, channel, hydrologic regime, floodplains, as well as ecosystem and environmental associations.

Author : J. Hattingh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Drainage
ISBN : STANFORD:36105113227826

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Late Cenozoic Drainage Evolution in the Algoa Basin with Special Reference to the Sundays River Valley by J. Hattingh Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Geology
ISBN : CHI:23466751

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Special Contribution by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kerry Gallagher,Stuart J. Jones,John Wainwright
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862392501

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Landscape Evolution by Kerry Gallagher,Stuart J. Jones,John Wainwright Pdf

The morphology of Earth's surface reflects the interaction of climate, tectonics and denudational processes operating over a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. These processes can be considered catastrophic or continuous; depending on the timescale of observation or interest. Recent research had required integration of historically distinct subjects such as geomorphology, sedimentology, climatology and tectonics. Together, these have provided new insights into absolute and relative rates of denudation, and the factors that control the many dynamic processes involved. Specific subject areas covered are sediment transport processes and the timescales of competing processes, the role of the geological record and landscapes in constraining different processes, the nature of landscape evolution at different spatial scales and in contrasting geological environments.

Author : Michael A. Summerfield
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317885115

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Global Geomorphology by Michael A. Summerfield Pdf

The plate tectonics revolution in the earth sciences has provided a valuable new framework for understanding long-term landform development. This innovative text provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of global geomorphology, with the emphasis placed on large-scale processes and phenomena. Integrating global tectonics into the study of landforms and incorporating planetary geomorphology as a major component the author discusses the impact of climatic change and the role of catastrophic events on landform genesis and includes a comprehensive study of surface geomorphic processes.

Author : Jürgen Runge
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780415677356

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Landscape Evolution, Neotectonics and Quaternary Environmental Change in Southern Cameroon by Jürgen Runge Pdf

Founded in 1966, the internationally recognized and acclaimed Series ‘Palaeoecology of Africa’ publishes interdisciplinary scientific papers on landscape evolution and on former environments of the African continent. Beginning with topics such as changes in climate and vegetation cover, the papers expand horizons and interconnections to various types of environmental dynamics from the Cainozoic up to the present; moreover, the aspect of human influence since the Late Quaternary is related to many of the areas studied. Volume 31 presents four comprehensive papers on long- and short-term processes of landscape evolution (geological history, neotectonics and proxy Quaternary alluvia), as well as a recent regional perspective on environmental problems in Southern Cameroon. The book acts as a showcase for successful North-South cooperation and capacity building for empowering African Universities. It is problem oriented and applied, and illustrates how scientific and interdisciplinary cooperation can work. In the framework of the German Research Foundation’s (DFG, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) funded "Rain Forest Savanna Contact" project (2003-2009) two abbreviated English versions of PhD theses are here published, one by J. Eisenberg on neotectonics and the other by M. Sangen on river sediments in rain forest-savanna transitional zones. Complementary articles are an introduction on geological history, by B. Kankeu et al. and a paper on environmental risks by M. Tchindjang et al., together these complete the results of this joint German-Cameroonian research project. This book will be of interest to all concerned with ecosystems dynamics, tropical forests, savannas and related development problems of Third World countries, especially regional planners, ecologists, botanists, earth scientists and students of the Quaternary (e.g. LGM and Holocene ecosystem dynamics, Global Change). It will be valuable for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates as a reference for new research articles on the topic of long‐term geologic‐tectonic and Quaternary landscape evolution in an up‐to‐now not well explored marginal area of the Western Congo basin.

Author : Balai Chandra Das,Sandipan Ghosh,Aznarul Islam
Publisher : Springer
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319904276

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Quaternary Geomorphology in India by Balai Chandra Das,Sandipan Ghosh,Aznarul Islam Pdf

This edited book presents a novel collection of field-based empirical studies on the Quaternary geomorphology of the Lower Ganga Basin. The book covers a wide range of topics discussing various geomorphological facets of the Lower Ganga and its subsidiary rivers focussing on laterites, palaeoenvironment and palaeogeomorphology, palaeo-coastal landforms, neo-tectonism, tidal-fluvial dynamics, extra-channel geomorphology and channel-pattern adjustment among others. Various methodologies were applied ranging from historical records and religious texts to state-of-the-art remote sensing and GIS techniques. The book appeals to all scientists and post-graduate students of geomorphology and related areas who want to acquire detailed knowledge of the geology and geomorphology of the Lower Ganga Basin or are in search of new methodologies for studying the feedback mechanisms between forms and processes.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Illinois River (Ill.)
ISBN : UIUC:30112120232837

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Management of the Illinois River System by Anonim Pdf

Author : Richard J. Chorley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 2456 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000398045

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Collected Works of Richard J. Chorley by Richard J. Chorley Pdf

Richard John Chorley was known as a leading figure in quantitative geography in the late 20th Century and played an instrumental role in bringing the use of systems theory to geography. This set of 7 reissued works either edited by or written by Chorley offers a great wealth of scholarship on geography and geomorphology.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Lakes
ISBN : UIUC:30112026518404

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Proceedings of the Illinois Conference on Lake and Watershed Management by Anonim Pdf

Author : Michael Church,Pascale Biron,Andre Roy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781119954255

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Gravel Bed Rivers by Michael Church,Pascale Biron,Andre Roy Pdf

Gravel-Bed Rivers: Processes, Tools, Environments presents a definitive review of current knowledge of gravel-bed rivers, derived from the 7th International Gravel-bed Rivers Workshop, the 5-yearly meeting of the world’s leading authorities in the field. Each chapter in the book has been specifically commissioned to represent areas in which recent progress has been made in the field. The topics covered also represent a coherent progression through the principal areas of the subject (hydraulics; sediment transport; river morphology; tools and methods; applications of science). Definitive review of the current knowledge of gravel-bed rivers Coverage of both fundamental and applied topics Edited by leading academics with contributions from key researchers Thoroughly edited for quality and consistency to provide coherent and logical progression through the principal areas of the subject.