On the significance of mechiamic and biochemical weathering for the channel alluvium composition
Abstract
The paper considers the causes responsible for the lack of gravel in the channel alluvium. Relation of mechanical (abrasion and crashing) to biochemical weathering in the process of bed load transport is discussed. Gravel particles appeared to be most prone to disintegration, microorganism’s activity being the leading agent in the process.
About the Authors
N. G. DobrovolskayaRussian Federation
R. V. Lodina
Russian Federation
R. S. Chalov
Russian Federation
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Dobrovolskaya N.G., Lodina R.V., Chalov R.S. On the significance of mechiamic and biochemical weathering for the channel alluvium composition. Geomorfologiya. 1991;(1):59-64.
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