Rainfall, runoff and soil erosion in the extremely humid area around Cherrapunji, India. (Preliminary observations)

Auteurs :
STARKEL, L.
SINGH, S.
SOJA, R.
FROEHLICH, W.
SYIEMLIEH, H.
PROKOP, P.

Description :
This paper includes a characterization of the environment in the extremely humid Cherrapunji region (with annual rainfalls from 8 000 to 24 000 mm), as well as a description of a new project and preliminary observations on runoff and soil erosion. Due to deforestation, soils are degraded. The investigation is based on existing meteorological records, measurements of rainfall intensity by way of pluviometers, and observations of selected geomorphological and hydrological processes conducted in an experimental catchment.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Geographia polonica, issn : 0016-7282, 2002, vol. 75, n°. 1, p. 43-65, nombre de pages : 23, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 36 ref.

Date :
2002

Editeur :
Pays édition : Pologne, Warszawa, Państwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe