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Understanding Landscape Processes in Geomorphology

Explore the dynamics and interplay of drainage networks and hillslopes in geomorphology. Learn about drainage basins, network structures, and processes that shape the landscape. Delve into the threshold areas and boundary delineations. Gain insights into the skeleton and flesh of the landscape.

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Understanding Landscape Processes in Geomorphology

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  1. 25 cm DEM view of piece of landscape Geomorphology, Fall 2006

  2. Drainage network: drainage area greater than 10 m2 Geomorphology, Fall 2006

  3. Hillslopes: drainage area < 10 m2 Geomorphology, Fall 2006

  4. Partitioned view of drainage network and hillslopes at 10 m2 threshold --very different processes dominate in the two different domains Geomorphology, Fall 2006

  5. Drainage basin: boundary of contributing area = 0 for given outlet Geomorphology, Fall 2006

  6. Drainage network: “skeleton” of the landscape Geomorphology, Fall 2006 --KXW

  7. Hillslopes: “flesh” of the landscape Geomorphology, Fall 2006 --KXW

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