Initial hydrologic and geomorphic response following a wildfire in the Colorado Front Range

Auteurs :
MOODY, J.A.
MARTIN, D.A.

Description :
This study reports on the hydrologic and geomorphic response after a wildfire in a semi-arid, montainous system where the rainfall regime is characterized by short duration, high intensity summer rainfall. The short-term, transient response was measured during the first four years after the wildfire. The process rates are compared to available pre-fire rates for the Colorado Front Range and to rates in the chaparral mountainous system of southern California with a mediterranean semi-arid climate to assess the geomorphic importance of wildfire. These rates can then be utilized to model long-term landscape evolution in steep mountainous areas that are prone to wildfire and subject to intense rainfall.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Earth surface processes and landforms, issn : 0197-9337, 2001, vol. 26, n°. 10, p. 1049-1070, nombre de pages : 22, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 104 ref.

Date :
2001

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Chichester, Wiley