Title: THE ROLE OF ALLUVIAL FANS IN THE MOUNTAIN FLUVIAL SYSTEMS OF SOUTHEAST SPAIN: IMPLICATIONS OF CLIMATIC CHANGE
Abstract: Earth Surface Processes and LandformsVolume 21, Issue 6 p. 543-553 Research Article THE ROLE OF ALLUVIAL FANS IN THE MOUNTAIN FLUVIAL SYSTEMS OF SOUTHEAST SPAIN: IMPLICATIONS OF CLIMATIC CHANGE A. M. HARVEY, Corresponding Author A. M. HARVEY Department of Geography, University of Liverpool, PO Box 147, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UKDepartment of Geography, University of Liverpool, PO Box 147, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UKSearch for more papers by this author A. M. HARVEY, Corresponding Author A. M. HARVEY Department of Geography, University of Liverpool, PO Box 147, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UKDepartment of Geography, University of Liverpool, PO Box 147, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UKSearch for more papers by this author First published: June 1996 https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1096-9837(199606)21:6<543::AID-ESP641>3.0.CO;2-FCitations: 34AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract The mountain fluvial systems of southeast Spain involve sediment supply from steep mountain slopes into headwater channels. Alluvial fans often occur where these headwater channels emerge from the mountain areas, and may influence the connectivity of the sediment transport system from the mountain source areas to the main lowland drainages. Critical in this role is whether the alluvial fans are aggrading or dissecting, and whether there is a break or continuity in the channel through the fan environment. Previous work has identified some of the factors influencing the behaviour of the alluvial fans in southeast Spain. This paper deals with the mountain front alluvial fans in the semi-arid areas of Murcia and Almeria provinces. It attempts, by mapping the location of alluvial fans, then their classification into aggrading or dissecting fans, to identify the extent to which the mountain fluvial systems are buffered by aggrading alluvial fans or exhibit channel continuity through the mountain front environment. It further considers the implications of climatically induced changes between aggradational and dissectional behaviour on alluvial fans. Citing Literature Volume21, Issue6June 1996Pages 543-553 RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 1996
Publication Date: 1996-06-01
Language: en
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