Flood Geomorphology
| AUTHOR | Patton, Peter C.; Baker, Victor R.; Baker, Victor R. et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Wiley-Interscience (04/27/1988) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Flood Geomorphology describes and analyzes global causes, effects and dynamics of floods and includes methods for related environmental management. It reviews recent advances in the interdisciplinary study of floods and their effects on landforms, sediments, human works, and populations. The use of morphometric parameters of drainage basins is covered and standard procedures for measuring geomorphically significant variables following a major flood are established. Specific chapters present data on the neglected topic of sedimentation in bedrock fluvial systems, and discuss, from the viewpoint of Holocene stratigraphy, common alluvial systems leading to flood plains. The book includes numerous photographs, illustrations and diagrams of flood effects around the world.
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ISBN-13:
9780471625582
ISBN-10:
0471625582
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
528
Carton Quantity:
9
Product Dimensions:
8.20 x 1.20 x 10.90 inches
Weight:
2.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Earth Sciences - Hydrology
Dewey Decimal:
551.489
Library of Congress Control Number:
87027920
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Flood Geomorphology describes and analyzes global causes, effects and dynamics of floods and includes methods for related environmental management. It reviews recent advances in the interdisciplinary study of floods and their effects on landforms, sediments, human works, and populations. The use of morphometric parameters of drainage basins is covered and standard procedures for measuring geomorphically significant variables following a major flood are established. Specific chapters present data on the neglected topic of sedimentation in bedrock fluvial systems, and discuss, from the viewpoint of Holocene stratigraphy, common alluvial systems leading to flood plains. The book includes numerous photographs, illustrations and diagrams of flood effects around the world.
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