Fundamentals of Fluvial Geomorphology

Fundamentals of Fluvial Geomorphology is an indispensable introductory text for first and second year undergraduates. It provides readers with a clear understanding of how the fluvial system operates at different spatial and temporal scales.

List of contents

1. The Diversity of Fluvial Form 2. Introduction to the Fluvial System 3. The Flow Regime 4. Sediment Sources 5. Large-scale Sediment Transfer 6. Flow in Channels 7. Processes of Erosion, Transport and Deposition 8. Channel Form and Behaviour 9. System Response to Change 10. Numerical Models in Fluvial Geomorphology 11. Channel Management

About the author

Ro Charlton lectures in the Geography Department at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, where she teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fluvial geomorphology and hydrology. Her research interests include meandering river canyons in caves and the impact of climate change on water resources.

Summary

Fundamentals of Fluvial Geomorphology is an indispensable introductory text for first and second year undergraduates. It provides readers with a clear understanding of how the fluvial system operates at different spatial and temporal scales.

Additional text

"This handsome, concise volume sets forth to provide and introduction to fluvial geomorphology at a mid-undergraduate level, and it does so nicely." -- I.S. Sasowsky, Choice
It is easy to read and provides a good basic understanding of the key concepts, providing an accessible introduction to fluvial geomorphology. Neil Macdonald, Area

Product details

• Authors: Ro Charlton, Ro (National University of Ireland Charlton, Charlton Ro
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 05.01.2026
• EAN: 9780415505512
• ISBN: 978-0-415-50551-2
• No. of pages: 296
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, Geological surface processes (geomorphology), Science / Environmental Science, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Physical geography and topography, Hydrology and the hydrosphere, Civil engineering, surveying and building, Limnology (Freshwater), Geomorphology and geological surface processes