Flood Geomorphology

by R. Craig Kochel, Victor R. Baker, Peter C. Patton

Describes and analyzes global causes, effects and dynamics of floods and includes methods for related environmental management. Reviews recent advances in the interdisciplinary study of floods and their effects on landforms, sediments, human works, and populations. Covers the use of morphometric parameters of drainage basins and establishes standard procedures for measuring geomorphically significant variables following a major flood. Specific chapters...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471625582
• ISBN13: 9780471625582
• Release Date: April 1988
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.2" x 10.9"