EROSION CATENAS ON EARTHEN FORTIFICATIONS
https://doi.org/10.15356/0435-4281-2012-2-65-77
Abstract
Morphometric characteristics and soil conditions in the catenas developed on earthen fortification ramparts of the Scythian time (2300 years BP), have been studied by complex of methods. Statistical relationships have been established between estimated mean annual rate of erosion loss in microhabitats of the pedo-topo-catenas and the slope length and steepness. In addition, specific character of soil formation in microzones of catenas has been evaluated using the coefficients of the surface insolation and relative humidity, the results being taken into account in the calculations of erosion intensity. The net result of the joint action of erosion and soil processes on the slopes can be adequately described with the help of recommended types of relief characteristics.
About the Authors
F. N. LisetskyRussian Federation
V. V. Polovinko
Russian Federation
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Lisetsky F.N., Polovinko V.V. EROSION CATENAS ON EARTHEN FORTIFICATIONS. Geomorfologiya. 2012;(2):65-77. https://doi.org/10.15356/0435-4281-2012-2-65-77
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