Research Catalog

Title

Applied geomorphology : theory and practice / edited by R.J. Allison.

Publication

New York : John Wiley, [2002], ©2002.

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Additional Authors

Allison, R. J. (Robert J.)

Description

xi, 480 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps; 26 cm.

Series Statement

International Association of Geomorphologists publication ; no. 10

Uniform Title

Publication (International Association of Geomorphologists) ; no. 10.

Subject

• Geomorphology

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

• Pt. 1. Slopes and Landslides. 1. Stability Analysis of Prediction Models for Landslide Hazard Mapping / C. F. Chung, H. Kojima and A. G. Fabbri. 2. Geomorphology, Stability Analyses and Stabilization Works on the Montepiano Travertinous Cliff (Central Italy) / L. D'Alessandro, R. Genevois and M. Berti / [et al.]. 3. Photogrammetric Techniques for the Investigation of the Corniglio Landslide / G. Gentili, E. Giusti and G. Pizzaferri. 4. Risk-Prone Lands in Hilly Regions: Mapping Stages / F. Grecu. 5. Rates and Mechanisms of Change of Hard Rock Steep Slopes on the Colorado Plateau, USA / O. G. Kimber, R. J. Allison and N. J. Cox. 6. Slope Remodelling in Areas Exploited by Skiers: Case Study of the Northern Flysch Slope of Pilsko Mountain, Polish Carpathian Mountains / A. Lajczak. 7. Effects of Run-off Characteristics on the Frequency of Slope Failures in Soya Hills, Northern Japan / Y. Tanaka and Y. Agata -- Pt. 2. Sediment Transfer Dynamics --
• Overview: Sediment Transfer Dynamics / D. L. Higgitt. 8. Pollutant Transfer by Erosion on Two Agricultural Watersheds in the Northern Parisian Basin / A. Angeliaume and S. Wicherek. 9. Fire Intensity, Run-off and Sediment Movement in Eucalypt Forest near Sydney, Australia / D. Dragovich and R. Morris. 10. Sediment-Associated Chernobyl [superscript 137]Cs Redistribution in the Small Basins of Central Russia / V. N. Golosov and N. N. Ivanova. 11. Sources of River-Suspended Sediment after Selective Logging in a Headwater Basin / Y. Kurashige. 12. Vertical Redistribution of Radiocaesium ([superscript 137]Cs) in an Undisturbed Organic Soil of Northeastern France / L. Mabit, C. Bernard and S. Wicherek / [et al.]. 13. Weathering Surveys in Geomorphology: Mapping Examples from Sila Massif (Calabria, Italy) / S. di Nocera and F. Matano.
• 14. Assessment of Silting-up Dynamics of Eleven Cut-off Channel Plugs on a Free-Meandering River (Ain River, France) / H. Piegay, G. Bornette and P. Grante -- Pt. 3. Hazard and Risk -- Overview: Hazard and Risk / D. K. Chester. 15. The Role of Geomorphology in Landscape Ecology: the Landscape Unit Map of Italy, Scale 1:250000 (Carta Della Natura Project) / V. Amadio, M. Amadei and R. Begnaia / [et al.]. 16. Estimation of the Effects of Slope Map Computing on Shallow Landslide Hazard Zonation: a Case History in the Northern Apennines (Italy) / M. Casadei and E. Farabegoli. 17. Geomorphologic Risk Assessment for Cultural Heritage Conservation / F. Catani, R. Fanti and S. Moretti. 18. Geomorphology and Environmental Impact Assessment in Relation to Dryland Agriculture / A. J. Conacher. 19. Contribution of Quantitative Geomorphic Analysis to the Evaluation of Geomorphological Hazards: Case Study in Italy / M. Del Monte, P. Fredi and E. L. Palmieri / [et al.].
• 20. Geomorphological Changes and Hazard Potential by Eruption and Debris Discharge, Unzen Volcano, Japan / M. K. Iwamoto -- Pt. 4. Coasts -- Overview: Using Geomorphology at the Coast / D. J. Reed. 21. Vertical Ground Movements in the Eastern Po Plain / M. Bondesan, M. Gatti and P. Russo. 22. Natural and Anthropogenic Factors Affecting the Recent Evolution of Beaches in Calabria (Italy) / L. D'Alessandro, L. Davoli and E. L. Palmieri / [et al.]. 23. Effects of Hurricane Roxanne on Coastal Geomorphology in Southeastern Maxico / J. L. Palacio-Prieto and M. A. Ortiz-Perez. 24. Dune Generation and Ponds on the Coast of Ceara State (Northeast Brazil) / V. Claudino-Sales and J. P. Peulvast.

ISBN

0471895555 (alk. paper)

LCCN

2001046745

OCLC

• ocm47971541
• SCSB-4290290

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries