Geology and geomorphology of alluvial and fluvial fans : terrestrial and planetary perspectives / edited by D. Ventra and L.E. Clarke.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ventra, D. (Dario), editor.

Clarke, L. E. (Lucy E.), editor.

Series:

Geological Society special publication ; no. 440.

Geological Society special publication ; no. 440

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fluvial geomorphology.

Alluvial fans.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white).

Place of Publication:

London : The Geological Society of London, 2018.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Alluvial and fluvial fans are the most widespread depositional landform bordering the margins of highland regions and actively subsiding continental basins, across a broad spectrum of tectonic and climatic settings. They are significant to the local morphodynamics of mountain regions and also to the evolution of sediment-routing systems, affecting the propagation and preservation of stratigraphic signals of environmental change over vast areas. The volume presents case studies discussing the geology and geomorphology of alluvial and fluvial fans from both active systems and ancient ones preserved in the stratigraphic record. It brings together case studies from a range of continents, climatic and tectonic settings, some introducing innovative monitoring and analysis techniques, and it provides an overview of current debates in the field.

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 2018.

Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on August 16, 2018).

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781786203816

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.