Mountain Geomorphology-Intergrating Earth Systems: Proceedings of the 32nd Binghamton Symposium in Geomorphology, Held 19-21 October, 2001: Integrating Earth Systems - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 0444515313 ISBN 13: 9780444515315

Casa editrice: Elsevier Science Ltd, 2003

Riassunto

Mountain Geomorphology - Integrating Earth Systems presents the papers of the 32nd Annual Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium, held in 2001 in advance of the United Nations-designated '2002 International Year of Mountains'.

The three co-editors have collectively worked in mountain environments for over 70 years, and brought together internationally recognized experts in mountain geomorphology from 7 nations presenting research on mountain processes from around the world, including the USA, Canada, China, Europe, and South America.

The volume utilizes Earth Systems as a unifying and organizing theme, examining the interactions of the four Earth "spheres" (Lithosphere, Biosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere) in the context of geomorphic processes in mountain environments. The volume is also a "Festschrift" in honor of Professor John D. "Jack" Vitek, long-time editor of Geomorphology and an outstanding mentor to each of the three co-editors. Papers presented in the volume represent cutting-edge examinations of mountain landforms, geomorphic processes in mountains, and the application of advanced remote sensing and Geographic Information Science technologies for the study of mountain geomorphology.

The book should be of interest to all geomorphologists, and to physical geographers and geologists interested in mountain environments. Mountain Geomorphology - Integrating Earth Systems is the only book of its kind, and stands as a testament to the importance of mountains as locations for studying the interaction of geomorphic processes within an Earth Systems perspective.

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Editorial. Research Papers. Infiltration on mountain slopes: a comparison of three environments (C.P. Harden, P.D. Scruggs). Drainage, sediment transport, and denudation rates on the Nanga Parbat Himalaya, Pakistan (K. Cornwell, D. Norsby, R. Marston). Spatial distribution of sediment storage types and quantification of valley fill deposits in an alpine basin, Reintal, Bavarian Alps, Germany (L. Schrott, G. Hufschmidt et al. ). Impacts of reforestation and gravel mining on the Malnant River, Haute-Savoie, French Alps (R.A. Marston, J.-P. Bravard, T. Green). Spatial variation in the power of mountain streams in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, New Mexico (M.A. Fonstad). Local scouring and morphological adjustments in steep channels with check-dam sequences (M.A. Lenzi, F. Comiti). Predicting fine sediment dynamics along a pool-riffle mountain channel (S. Rathburn, E. Wohl). The geomorphic significance of step-pools in mountain streams (A. Chin). Equal-mobility bed load transport in a small, step-pool channel in the Ouachita Mountains (D.A. Marion, F. Weirich). Boulder weathering and erosion associated with a wildfire, Sierra Ancha Mountains, Arizona (R.I. Dorn). Influence of substrate on the distribution of the Hawaiian Silversword ( Argyroxiphium sandwicense DC.) in Haleakala (Maui, HI) (F.L. Pérez). Lithologic, structural, and geomorphic controls on ribbon forest patterns in a glaciated mountain environment (D.R. Butler, G.P. Malanson et al. ). Zoogeomorphology in the Alpine: some observations on abiotic-biotic interactions (K. Hall, N. Lamont). Post-Oligocene river incision, southern Sierra Madre Occidental, Mexico (D.R. Montgomery, J. López-Blanco). The shapes of cold, high mountains in sedimentary rocks (D.M. Cruden). Inferring erosional resistance of bedrock units in the east Tennessee mountains from digital elevation data (H.H. Mills). Glacial erosion and geomorphology in the northwest Sierra Nevada, CA (L.A. James). Advances in Holocene mountain geomorphology inspired by sediment budget methodology (O. Slaymaker, C. Souch et al. ). Debris flows in Glacier National Park, Montana: geomorphology and hazards (F.D. Wilkerson, G.L. Schmid). Integrating soils and geomorphology in mountains - an example from the Front Range of Colorado (P.W. Birkeland, R.R. Schroba et al. ). Remote sensing and geomorphometry for studying relief production in high mountains (M.P. Bishop, J.F. Schroder Jr., J.D. Colby). High spatial resolution, hyperspectral mapping of in-stream habitats, depths, and woody debris in mountain streams (W.A. Marcus, C.J. Legleiter et al. ). Solifluction steps and risers, Lee Ridge, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA: a scale and pattern analysis (S.J. Walsh, L. Bian et al. ).

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Elsevier Science Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0444515313
• ISBN 13: 9780444515315
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 406
• Redattore: Butler D. R., Walsh S. J., Malanson George P.
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile