Introduction to Fluvial Processes

Informationen zum Autor Richard J. Chorley Klappentext Originally published in this form in 1971, the content of this book was originally part of a larger composite volume 'Water, Earth and Man' (1969) which provided a synthesis of hydrology, geomorphology and socio-economic geography. This volume brings together the systematic theme of geomorphology. Zusammenfassung Originally published in this form in 1971, the content of this book was originally part of a larger composite volume ‘Water, Earth and Man’ (1969) which provided a synthesis of hydrology, geomorphology and socio-economic geography. This volume brings together the systematic theme of geomorphology. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface. Introduction R. J. Chorley and R. W. Kates 1. World Erosion and Sedimentation D. R. Stoddart 2. The Drainage Basin as the Fundamental Geomorphic Unit R. J. Chorley 3. The Role of Water in Rock Disintegration R. J. Chorley 4. Soil Moisture M. A. Carson 5. Infiltration, Throughflow, and Overland Flow M. J. Kirkby 6. Erosion by Water on Hillslopes M. J. Kirkby 7. The Geomorphic Effects of Ground Water Paul W. Williams 8. Open Channel Flow D. B. Simons 9. Hydraulic Geometry G. H. Dury 10. The Geomorphology and Morphometry of Glacial and Nival Areas Ian S. Evans 11. Periglacial Morphometry Barbara A. Kennedy 12. Relation of Morphometry to Runoff Frequency G. H. Dury 13. Climatic Geomorphology D. R. Stoddart 14. Geomorphic Implications of Climatic Changes S. A. Schumm

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• Autori: Richard J. Chorley
• Con la collaborazione di: Richard J Chorley (Editore), Richard J. Chorley (Editore)
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.05.2019
• EAN: 9780367221065
• ISBN: 978-0-367-22106-5
• Pagine: 232
• Serie: Collected Works of Richard J. Chorley; Collected Works of Richard J. Chorley
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Geoscienze > Geografia; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, Geological surface processes (geomorphology), Hydrology & the hydrosphere, Hydrology and the hydrosphere, Geomorphology and geological surface processes