Active Tectonics and Alluvial Rivers

Schumm, Stanley A.; Dumont, Jean F.; Holbrook, John M.

ISBN 10: 0521890586 / ISBN 13: 9780521890588

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Active Tectonics and Alluvial Rivers
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521890586
• ISBN 13: 9780521890588
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 17 ounces

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Synopsis

The interactions between tectonic uplift, river erosion and alluvial deposition are fundamental processes which have acted to shape the landscape we see today. These processes are of course ongoing, and are important not only in geomorphology, sedimentology and structural geology, but also hydrology and river engineering. The authors have combined their specialities to bring together evidence and a variety of examples from both field and experimental studies to demonstrate how alluvial rivers are responding to uplift, subsidence and lateral tilting. Such recognition of the nature of river response yield criteria for the identification of active tectonics elsewhere, especially in areas without a history of seismic activity, or in the stratigraphic record. This volume will be of interest to graduate students, consultants and academic researchers in geomorphology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, structural geology, hydrology, geophysics, and geography.

Book Description

The authors have combined their specialities in geomorphology, structural geology and sedimentology to bring together evidence and a variety of examples from both field and experimental studies to demonstrate how alluvial rivers are responding to uplift, subsidence and lateral tilting. This volume will be of interest to graduate students, consultants and academic researchers in geomorphology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, structural geology, hydrology, geophysics, geography.