Fluvial Processes in Geomorphology: Second Edition

Book Details

• Author: Luna B. Leopold

• Publisher: Dover

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• ISBN: 9780486845524

• Pages: 522

• Binding: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches

• Languages: English

• Release Date: 16-09-2020

About The Book
Landforms and Landform Development is a pioneering and influential work in the study of landform evolution under the influence of processes associated with running water. This second edition builds on the original work with updated discussions, while remaining a foundational resource in geomorphology.

The text is divided into three parts. Part I focuses on the process of change in the evolving landscape. It includes field studies of mountain blocks in semiarid climates, meandering rivers cutting through bedrock, and benches along the sea coast. Part II shifts attention to process and form, covering weathering, climate, and denudational processes such as flooding and erosion. It also explores the geomorphic unit of the drainage basin, water and sediment transport in channels, channel form and process, and the characteristics and processes of hillslopes.

In Part III, the authors delve into the effects of time, covering geochronology, drainage pattern evolution, channel changes over time, and the evolution of hillslopes. The second edition features a new Foreword by Dr. Ellen Wohl, providing context on the text's impact on the evolution of geomorphology and its continued relevance.

Additionally, two appendices provide helpful tools for converting units and equivalents, and a reference for symbols and nomenclature. This book is essential for students and professionals in the fields of geomorphology, hydrology, and environmental science, offering valuable insights into the complex relationships between landforms and the processes that shape them.