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Field techniques for measuring bedrock erosion and denudation
Author(s) -
Turowski Jens M.,
Cook Kristen L.
Publication year - 2017
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.4007
Subject(s) - denudation , bedrock , landform , erosion , geology , field (mathematics) , scale (ratio) , natural (archaeology) , earth science , computer science , geomorphology , cartography , paleontology , geography , mathematics , pure mathematics , tectonics
Bedrock erosion rates in natural landscapes are usually slow, of the order of millimeters per year or less, and sophisticated techniques have been developed to measure them. Different techniques have proved to be valuable depending on the spatial and temporal scale on which information is needed, on the environment and on the scientific question that is asked. Here, we give an overview of the various methods that have been developed. We introduce their working principles and outline their advantages and disadvantages. Further, we provide comprehensive references to relevant literature, both on the methods and on scientific examples of their application. © 2016 The Authors. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.