The effect of the road construction on sediment deposition in Loch Earn, Scotland

Auteur :
DUCK, R. W.

Description :
In 1982 an unmetalled road was constructed in a Scottish Highland glen, Glen Ogle, crossing several left bank tributaries of the Ogle Burn, one of the main influents to Loch Earn. As a result, at least 1824 tonnes of sediment were deposited over an area of 4,6 ha of loch bed in less than 2 months. Thus the study provides a quantified illustration of the potential impact of a specific human activity on the acceleration of erosion and deposition rates.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Earth surface processes and landforms London, 1985, vol. 10, n°. 4, p. 401-406, Références bibliographiques : 14 réf.

Date :
1985