Slope-Channel Coupling as a Factor in the Evolution of Mountains The Western Carpathians and Sudetes /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Wistuba, Małgorzata (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Σειρά: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Θέματα: Geography.; Physical geography.; Geomorphology.; Earth System Sciences.

 In this thesis, coupling between the delivery of slope material into valley floors and river erosion is considered to be a factor in the evolution of mid-altitude, forested mountains. Analyses of slope-channel interactions were made in ten small catchments with particular emphasis on landsliding-erosion feedback. An original, new dendrogeomorphic approach was applied to determine the cyclic occurrence of landsliding and erosion during recent decades. The results of dendrochronological studies show that the processes studied are strongly interdependent. Fluvial erosion can trigger landsliding by undermining slope bases. Landsliding can intensify erosion by delivering slope material into valley floors. The results of dendrochronological studies have permitted a better understanding of the relief observed in areas where landslides and erosion are coupled. A scheme was established  which describes the importance of coupling in the evolution of mid-mountain landscape. 

 Introduction -- Materials and methods -- Study catchments -- The delivery of slope material to the valley floors of small mid-mountain catchments – record in relief and deposits -- The evolution of relief in mid-altitude mountains as a result of the delivery of slope material to valley floors – discussion -- Conclusions.