Large Rivers - Geomorphology and Management

An updated treatment of management and geomorphology of large rivers around the world
 
The newly revised Second Edition of Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management delivers a thoroughly updated exploration of the form and function of major rivers. The book brings together a set of papers on the large rivers of the world, offering readers an insightful examination of a demanding subject. The new Second Edition of the book includes fully updated and revised chapters, as well as two entirely new chapters on the Ayeyarwady and the Arctic rivers.
 
This fascinating volume describes the environmental requirements for creating and maintaining a major river system, case studies on over a dozen large rivers from different continents in a variety of physical environments, and the measurement and management of large rivers. Unmatched in scope, Large Rivers sheds light on a subject lacking in comprehensive study. Readers will benefit from the inclusion of:
* A thorough introduction to the geology of large river systems, hydrology and discharge, transcontinental moving and storage of sediment, and the greatest floods and largest rivers
* An exploration of the classification, architecture, and evolution of large-river deltas
* Discussions of sedimentology and stratigraphy of large river deposits, including their recognition in the ancient record and the distinction from incised valley fills
* An examination of the effects of tectonism, climate change, and sea-level change on the form and behavior of the modern Amazon river and its floodplain
* Measurement and management of large rivers
* The effect of climatic change on large rivers
 
Perfect for postgraduate students and researchers in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, sedimentary geology, and river management, Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management will also earn a place in the libraries of engineers and environmental consultants in the private and public sectors working on major rivers around the world.

Sommario

About the Editor xxiii
 
List of Contributors xxv
 
Preface xxxiii
 
1 Introduction 1
Avijit Gupta
 
1.1 Large Rivers and People 1
 
1.2 What Is a Large River? 1
 
1.3 The Book and its Content 4
 
References 6
 
Part I Background
 
2 Geology of Large River Systems 7
Sampat K. Tandon and Rajiv Sinha
 
2.1 Introduction 7
 
2.2 Tectonic Settings of Large River Systems 9
 
2.3 Complexity of Drainage Types and Channel Morphology 12
 
2.4 Large Rivers - Climatic Settings and Climatic Variability 17
 
2.5 Modern Large Rivers - Hydrology and Sediment Dispersal 19
 
2.6 Landforms and Alluvial Architecture of Large River Systems 23
 
2.7 Growth and Development of Large River Systems 28
 
2.8 Duration of Large River Systems and the Rock Record 30
 
2.9 Sea Level, Tectonic, and Climatic Controls on the Large River Systems 31
 
2.10 Concluding Remarks 33
 
Acknowledgments 34
 
References 34
 
3 Hydrology and Discharge 42
Ellen Wohl and Katherine B. Lininger
 
3.1 Introduction 42
 
3.2 Large Rivers of the Equatorial Regions 51
 
3.3 Large Rivers of the Drylands 54
 
3.4 Rivers of the Mid-Latitudes 57
 
3.5 Rivers Draining South from the Himalaya 59
 
3.6 Rivers of East and Southeast Asia 61
 
3.7 High-Latitude Rivers 63
 
3.8 Conclusion 64
 
Acknowledgment 66
 
References 67
 
4 Transcontinental Moving and Storage: The Orinoco and Amazon Rivers Transfer the Andes to the Atlantic 76
Robert H. Meade
 
4.1 Introduction 76
 
4.2 Andean Sources and Alluvial Storage 76
 
4.3 Orinoco 78
 
4.4 Amazon 82
 
4.5 The Amazon Goes to Sea 92
 
4.6 Coda 94
 
Acknowledgements 94
 
References 95
 
5 Megafloods and Large Rivers 100
Victor R. Baker
 
5.1 Introduction 100
 
5.2 Historical Background 100
 
5.3 Terrestrial Glacial Megafloods 101
 
5.4 Extraterrestrial Megafloods and Megarivers 108
 
5.5 Conclusion 109
 
References 110
 
6 Classification, Architecture, and Evolution of Large River Deltas 114
Kazuaki Hori and Yoshiki Saito
 
6.1 Introduction 114
 
6.2 Definition of a Delta and Delta Components 116
 
6.3 Classification of Deltas 122
 
6.4 Morphology and Sediment 124
 
6.5 Delta Evolution 130
 
6.6 Problems of Sediment Supply 134
 
6.7 Concluding Remarks 135
 
Acknowledgements 136
 
References 136
 
7 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy of Large River Deposits: Recognition and Preservation Potential in the Rock Record 146
Christopher R. Fielding
 
7.1 Introduction 146
 
7.2 Geomorphology of Modern Big Rivers 150
 
7.3 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy of Modern Big Rivers 150
 
7.4 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy of Ancient Big Rivers 156
 
7.5 Discussion: Preservation Potential of Big River Deposits 159
 
7.6 Conclusion 160
 
Acknowledgments 161
 
References 161
 
Part II Case Studies
 
8 Effects of Tectonism and Sea-Level Change on the Form and Behaviour of the Modern Amazon River and Its Floodplain 171
Leal A.K. Mertes and Thomas Dunne
 
8.1 Background 171
 
8.2 Amazon Basin Characteristics 172
 
8.3 Tectonic Influences on the Modern Amazon 177
 
8.4 Structural Influences on Amazon River Geomorphology 183
 
8.5 Influences of Sea-Level Changes on the Amazon River and Floodplain 193
 
8.6 Conclusion 197
 
Acknowled

Info autore

Avijit Gupta is Honorary Principal Fellow in the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences at the University of Wollongong in Australia.

Riassunto

An updated treatment of management and geomorphology of large rivers around the world

The newly revised Second Edition of Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management delivers a thoroughly updated exploration of the form and function of major rivers. The book brings together a set of papers on the large rivers of the world, offering readers an insightful examination of a demanding subject. The new Second Edition of the book includes fully updated and revised chapters, as well as two entirely new chapters on the Ayeyarwady and the Arctic rivers.

This fascinating volume describes the environmental requirements for creating and maintaining a major river system, case studies on over a dozen large rivers from different continents in a variety of physical environments, and the measurement and management of large rivers. Unmatched in scope, Large Rivers sheds light on a subject lacking in comprehensive study. Readers will benefit from the inclusion of:
* A thorough introduction to the geology of large river systems, hydrology and discharge, transcontinental moving and storage of sediment, and the greatest floods and largest rivers
* An exploration of the classification, architecture, and evolution of large-river deltas
* Discussions of sedimentology and stratigraphy of large river deposits, including their recognition in the ancient record and the distinction from incised valley fills
* An examination of the effects of tectonism, climate change, and sea-level change on the form and behavior of the modern Amazon river and its floodplain
* Measurement and management of large rivers
* The effect of climatic change on large rivers

Perfect for postgraduate students and researchers in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, sedimentary geology, and river management, Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management will also earn a place in the libraries of engineers and environmental consultants in the private and public sectors working on major rivers around the world.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: A Gupta, Avijit Gupta, Avijit (University of Wollongong Gupta
• Con la collaborazione di: Avijit Gupta (Editore), Avijit (University of Wollongong Gupta (Editore)
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9781119412601
• ISBN: 978-1-119-41260-1
• Pagine: 1040
• Categorie: Saggistica > Natura, tecnica > Natura: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Geoscienze > Altro; Hydrologie, Geomorphologie, Fluss, Geowissenschaften, Geographie, Geography, Earth Sciences, Physical geography, Bauingenieur- u. Bauwesen, Civil Engineering & Construction, Hydrologie im Bauwesen, Hydrology (Civil Engineering), Physiogeographie, Fluvial Hydrology & Limnology, Hydrologie der Flüsse u. Binnengewässer