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Hillslope form and process by M. A. Carson and M. J. Kirkby

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Author:
Carson, M. A (Michael A.)  Search this
Author:
Kirkby, M. J  Search this
Physical description:
viii, 475 pages illus 23 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
Hills Slopes Formation
Date:
1972
Contents:
Machine derived contents note: Preface; Introduction; 1. Geomorphic systems and models; 2. Starting points: systems of reference; Part I. Force and Resistance: 3. Force: sources of energy for debris transport; 4. Resistance; Part II. Process: The Interaction of Force and Resistance: 5. Process: introduction; 6. Instability processes in rock masses; 7. Instability in soil masses; 8. Surface water erosion; 9. Sub-surface water erosion; 10. Soil creep; part III. Form: comparison of Real Forms with Process-Response Models: 11. Humid temperate areas; 12. The periglacial landscape; 13. Semi-arid and arid landscapes; 14. Tropical landforms; Part IV. Synthesis: 15. Slope profiles; 16. Slopes in drainage basins; Appendices
Topic:
Geomorphology  Search this
Slopes (Physical geography)  Search this
Géomorphologie  Search this
Pentes (Géographie physique)  Search this
Pentes et versants (Géographie physique)  Search this
GEOLOGY  Search this
Géomorphologie structurale  Search this
Geomorphologie  Search this
geomorphology  Search this
GEOMORPHOLOGY  Search this
Hangentwicklung  Search this
SLOPES  Search this
Hang  Search this
Call number:
GB406 .C32
GB406.C32
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_15736