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Informationen zum Autor Dr Schumm is an internationally recognised geormorphologist and author of several books, including the prize-winning The Fluvial System. Klappentext Supplementary reading for students and researchers on the factors behind river variability. Zusammenfassung 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 engineers and those attempting to interpret ancient fluvial deposits or anticipate river behaviour. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I. Background: 1. Introduction; 2. Types of rivers; 3. Non-regime channels; Part II. Upstream Controls: 4. History; 5. Tectonics and relief; 6. Lithology; 7. Climate: hydrology; 8. Humans; Part III. Fixed Local Controls: 9. Bedrock: alluvium; 10. Tributaries; 11. Active tectonics; 12. Valley morphology; Part IV. Variable Local Controls: 13. Floods; 14. Vegetation; 15. Accidents; Part V. Downstream Controls: 16. Base-level; 17. Length; Part VI. Rivers and Humans: 18. Applications; 19. Some unintended consequences; 20. River impact on ancient civilisations: a hypothesis; References; Index.
