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.
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.
L. J. Bull is the editor of Dryland Rivers: Hydrology and Geomorphology of Semi-arid Channels, published by Wiley. M. J. Kirkby is the editor of Dryland Rivers: Hydrology and Geomorphology of Semi-arid Channels, published by Wiley.
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Part I An Overview of Dryland Rivers
Dryland River Characteristics and Concepts (L.J. Bull andM.J. Kirkby)
A Global Perspective on Dryland Rivers: Perceptions,Misconceptions and Distinctions (G.C. Nanson et al)
Part II Process in Dryland Catchments
Runoff Generation in Semi-Arid Areas (K. Beven)
Sediment Dynamics of Ephemeral Channels (I. Reid)
Modelling Event-Based Fluxes in Ephemeral Streams (J. Shannonet al)
Morpho-Dynamics of Ephemeral Streams (J. Hooke and J.Mant)
The Relationship between Alluvial Fans and Fan Channels withMediterranean Mountain Fluvial Systems (A.M. Harvey)
Part III Channel Network Expansion
Gully Erosion in Dryland Environments (J. Poesen etal)
Channel Heads and Channel Extension (L.J. Bull and M.J.Kirkby)
Badland Systems in the Mediterranean (F. Gallart etal)
Part IV Flooding in Ephemeral Channels
Floods: Magnitude and Frequency in Ephemeral Streams of theSpanish Mediterranean Region (F. Lopez-Bermudez et al)
Synoptic Conditions Producing Extreme Rainfall Events along theMediterranean Coast of the Iberian Peninsula (F. Alonso-Sarriaet al)
