Hillslope evolution by nonlinear creep and landsliding: An experimental study.

Authors :: Roering, Joshua J.
Kirchner, James W.
Sklar, Leonard S.
Dietrich, William E.
Source :: Geology. Feb2001, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p143. 4p. 6 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Discusses results of an experimental study testing how creep and landsliding contribute to hillslope erosion. Quantification of the variability of sediment flux; Mechanisms of sediment transport; Fixed base-level boundary conditions for hillslope evolution; Effect of disturbance in the formation of hillslope convexity.

Language :: English
ISSN :: 00917613
Volume :: 29
Issue :: 2
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Geology
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 4301403
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(2001)029<0143:HEBNCA>2.0.CO;2