Dryland Rivers: Hydrology and Geomorphology of Semi-arid Channels

L. J. Bull (Editor), M. J. Kirkby (Editor)

ISBN: 978-0-471-49123-1

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398 pages

March 2002

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Examines the processes operating in the headwaters and main channels of ephemeral rivers in semi-arid environments and includes coverage of current fieldwork investigations, modeling approaches, and management issues.

focuses on dryland channel networks and processes
presents a historical framework for research
discusses examples of current studies and evaluates contemporary modelling approaches
Emphasis is on the Mediterranean region, with comparisons to other dryland regimes eg California, Australia, Chile.