Excursions in fluvial (dis)continuity

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• 作者：Gordon E. Grant^a ; ^{ggrant@fs.fed.us} ; Jim O'Connor^b ; Elizabeth Safran^c
• 关键词：Fluvial processes ; Continuity ; Conceptual models ; Connectivity
• 刊名：Geomorphology
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：15 January 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：277
• 期：Complete
• 页码：145-153
• 全文大小：753 K
• 卷排序：277

文摘

Continuity and discontinuity represent fundamental and complementary perspectives in fluvial geomorphology. Continuum thinking sees geomorphic processes and features along gradients without abrupt transitions, or thresholds. The discontinuum view sees non-uniform, non-progressive, and non-equilibrium perspectives in processes and landscapes. Both perspectives are reflected in the history of geomorphic thinking and both are required for understanding rivers.