River variability and complexity / Stanley A. Schumm.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schumm, Stanley A. (Stanley Alfred), 1927-2011, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rivers.

Geomorphology.

Sedimentation and deposition.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (220 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Other Title:

River Variability & Complexity

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Rivers differ among themselves and through time. An individual river can vary significantly downstream, changing its dimensions and pattern dramatically over a short distance. If hydrology and hydraulics were the primary controls on the morphology and behaviour of large rivers, we would expect long reaches of rivers to maintain characteristic and relatively uniform morphologies. In fact, this is not the case - the variability of large rivers indicates that other important factors are involved. River Variability and Complexity presents an interesting approach to the understanding of river variability. It provides examples of river variability and explains the reasons for them, including fluvial response to human activities. Understanding the mechanisms of variability is important for geomorphologists, geologists, river engineers and sedimentologists as they attempt to interpret ancient fluvial deposits or anticipate river behaviour at different locations and through time. This book provides an excellent background for graduates, researchers and professionals.

Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Types of rivers; Chapter 3 Non-Regime Channels; Chapter 4 History; Chapter 5 Tectonics and relief; Chapter 6 Lithology; Chapter 7 Climate: hydrology; Chapter 8 Humans; Chapter 9 Bedrock: alluvium; Chapter 10 Tributaries; Chapter 11 Active tectonics; Chapter 12 Valley morphology; Chapter 13 Floods; Chapter 14 Vegetation; Chapter 15 Accidents; Chapter 16 Base-level; Chapter 17 Length; Chapter 18 Applications; Chapter 19 Some unintended consequences

Chapter 20 River impact on ancient civilizations: a hypothesisReferences; Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 198-218).

ISBN:

1-107-14103-6

1-280-41607-6

1-139-16544-5

0-511-18157-4

0-511-11353-6

0-511-19837-X

0-511-33133-9

0-511-11302-1

OCLC:

171137140