Carson, M. A. 1943-
Hillslope form and process / by M.A. Carson and M.J. Kirkby. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1972. - viii, 475 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. - Cambridge geographical studies ; 3 . - Cambridge geographical studies ; 3 .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
052108234X
74163061
B***
Slopes (Physical geography)
Geomorphology.
Hills Slopes Formation
GB406 / .C3 GB406 / .C3
551.3 / CAH
Hillslope form and process / by M.A. Carson and M.J. Kirkby. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1972. - viii, 475 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. - Cambridge geographical studies ; 3 . - Cambridge geographical studies ; 3 .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
052108234X
74163061
B***
Slopes (Physical geography)
Geomorphology.
Hills Slopes Formation
GB406 / .C3 GB406 / .C3
551.3 / CAH