Radioisotope technique of assessment of the present-day deposition rate within drainage basins
Abstract
The authors suggest to use cesium-137 (which came into being as a result of nuclear explosions in open atmosphere) as a marker dating recent deposits within various links of erosional systems (from slope to river valley). The technique of field sampling and laboratory treatment is described, as well as results interpretation; the latter varies depending on the position of the zone of» sedimentation. The technique described has been applied to assess changes in average rate of deposition within balks's systems in the forest zone, forest-steppe and steppes of the USSR.
About the Authors
V. N. GolosovRussian Federation
I. V. Ostrova
Russian Federation
A. N. Silantyev
Russian Federation
I. G. Shkuratova
Russian Federation
Review
For citations:
Golosov V.N., Ostrova I.V., Silantyev A.N., Shkuratova I.G. Radioisotope technique of assessment of the present-day deposition rate within drainage basins. Geomorfologiya. 1992;(1):30-36.
Email this article 