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Geomorphological surfaces of different age and origin in granite landscapes: an evaluation of the Schmidt hammer test

Author(s) -

Ericson Kerstin

Publication year - 2004

Publication title -

earth surface processes and landforms

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.294

H-Index - 127

eISSN - 1096-9837

pISSN - 0197-9337

DOI - 10.1002/esp.1048

Subject(s) - schmidt hammer , weathering , geology , aeolian processes , landform , geomorphology , geochemistry , materials science , compressive strength , composite material

Granite landforms in Sierra Nevada, California, and the southern part of Sweden were used to test whether a Schmidt hammer can be used to distinguish surfaces of different age and origin. Based on 3260 readings, statistically signicant differences were obtained from surfaces formed and/or affected by different geomorphological processes. Aeolian, uvial or glacially polished surfaces yield higher values than surfaces exposed to surface weathering, which are distinguishable from surfaces at a weathering front caused by deep weathering. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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