Channel enlargement in semiarid suburbanizing watersheds: A southern California case study.

Authors :: Hawley, R.J.
Bledsoe, B.P.
Source :: Journal of Hydrology. Jul2013, Vol. 496, p17-30. 14p.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: Highlights: [•] Enlargement of semiarid streams was significantly correlated to urban development. [•] Increased sediment-transport capacity is a key predictor of enlargement. [•] ∼1.2:1 Proportionate channel enlargement with increased sediment-transport capacity. [•] Enlargement increased with distance to downstream grade-control features. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: *ARID regions
*WATERSHEDS
*URBANIZATION
*SEDIMENT transport
*LANDFORMS
*EROSION

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