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Structure, composition and bulk properties of upland stream gravels
Author(s) -
Carling Paul A.,
Reader Nigel A.
Publication year - 1982
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.3290070407
Subject(s) - sedimentology , bedform , streams , deposition (geology) , geology , sediment , sediment transport , composition (language) , grain size , geomorphology , geochemistry , computer network , linguistics , philosophy , computer science
Upland gravel‐bedded streams in the U.K. have received only scant attention from both hydrologists and sedimentologists, but are worthy of further investigation. The sedimentology of three small streams in Teesdale in the Pennines has been examined in detail. Grain‐size characteristics, bedforms, structure, composition and packing characteristics of these deposits are described, and compared where appropriate with published information. It is argued that a fuller appreciation of gravel bed composition and morphology should eventually contribute to an improved understanding of sediment transport and deposition mechanisms, and, hence, to improved accuracy in sediment transport and deposition estimates.