Quantitative estimation of the recent gully erosion rate in the Volga drainage basin

Abstract

The work is the first attempt to present a cartographic interpretation and analysis of slope deposits yield by gully network within the Volga drainage basin. The material yield was calculated from the data on gully growth rate, their density and average dimensions. The obtained values of the gully network growth rate are of considerable interest, as one of principal components of erosion-accumulation process within drainage basin of different order.