Knighton, David

Fluvial Forms and Processes: A New Perspective (Hodder Arnold Publication)

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ISBN 13:: 9780340663134
author:: Knighton, David
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Hodder Arnold
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1998
Pages:: 400
Genre:: Physical geography
Condition:: New
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David Knighton's Fluvial Forms and Processes: A New Perspective explores the diverse forms developed by natural rivers and the processes responsible for their development. Through a combination of empirical and theoretical approaches, the book provides a critical assessment of various schools of thought on adjusting to changes in the fluvial system. The book examines the interaction between hillslopes, drainage networks, channels, catchment hydrology, and catchment denudation at different scales. It delves into the mechanics of flow, sediment transport, and deposition, as well as the nature of river adjustment, particularly with respect to equilibrium concepts. The author also considers how flood discharges, climatic change, and human activities influence channel changes over time. Fully illustrated with a range of figures, photographs, and tables, Fluvial Forms and Processes: A New Perspective offers in-depth analysis of fluvial processes and their significance in understanding river systems.

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