River Dynamics: Geomorphology to Support Management

Rivers are important agents of change that shape the Earth's surface and evolve through time in response to fluctuations in climate and other environmental conditions. They are fundamental in landscape development, and essential for water supply, irrigation, and transportation. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the geomorphological processes that shape rivers and that produce change in the form of rivers. It explores how the dynamics of rivers are being affected by anthropogenic change, including climate change, dam construction, and modification of rivers for flood control and land drainage. It discusses how concern about environmental degradation of rivers has led to the emergence of management strategies to restore and naturalize these systems, and how river management techniques work best when coordinated with the natural dynamics of rivers. This textbook provides an excellent resource for students, researchers, and professionals in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, river science, and environmental policy.

Author: Bruce L. Rhoads
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 06/25/2020
Pages: 526
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.70lbs
Size: 10.94h x 8.64w x 1.16d
ISBN13: 9781107195424
ISBN10: 110719542X
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Earth Sciences | Hydrology
- Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats | Rivers