Sources of nonlinearity and complexity in geomorphic systems

Auteur :
PHILLIPS, J.D.

Description :
The sources of nonlinearity in geomorphic systems largely represent well-known geomorphic processes, controls and relationships that can be readily observed. A typology is presented, including thresholds, storage effects, saturation and depletion, self-reinforcing feedback, self-limiting processes, competitive feedbacks, multiple modes of adjustment, self-organization and hysteresis.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Progress in physical geography, issn : 0309-1333, 2003, vol. 27, n°. 1, p. 1-23, nombre de pages : 23, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 102 ref.

Date :
2003

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, London, Sage Publications