Long term stationary observations using photo-theodolite survey applied to exogenous processes study (with special reference to mountain regions)

Abstract

Long term stationary studies aimed for denudation processes investigation at NW Caucasus and based on repeated photo-theodolite survey appeared to be promising for forecasting and calculation of the denudation volume. Twenty years period of observation indicates the necessity to consider the chronological position of the observation interval with respect to phases of periodical humidity changes. Most precise and representative data on background and extreme intensity of present-day exogenous processes are provided by regular observations, long enough to embrace at least two phases of humidity cycle.