Channel evolution of the pre-channelized Danube River in Bratislava, Slovakia (1712-1886)

Geomorphic responses to land use changes. Special issue

Auteurs :
PIŠÚT, P.
BRIERLEY, G.

Description :
Channel adjustments of the Danube River near Bratislava are reconstructed from historical river maps for 1712-1886, the period preceding mid-course channelization. The study reach comprised an anastomosing-meandering planform, characteristic of the upper area of a large alluvial fan. The key mechanisms of channel change were avulsions through channel switching into chute channels, meander development through progression and cutoffs, and abandonment of secondary channels. The gravel-bed Danube River was characterized by rapide rates of lateral erosion and extensive areas of point bars and gravel bars.


Type de document :
Article de monographie

Source :
Earth surface processes and landforms, issn : 0197-9337, 2002, vol. 27, n°. 4, p. 369-390, nombre de pages : 22, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 71 ref.

Date :
2002

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