Distribution and characterization of in-channel large wood in relation to geomorphic patterns on a low-gradient river
Dates
Year
2011
Citation
Moulin, Bertrand, Schenk, Edward R., and Hupp, Cliff R., 2011, Distribution and characterization of in-channel large wood in relation to geomorphic patterns on a low-gradient river: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, v. 36, iss. 9, p. 1137-1151.
Summary
A 177 river km georeferenced aerial survey of in-channel large wood (LW) on the lower Roanoke River, NC was conducted to determine LW dynamics and distributions on an eastern USA low-gradient large river. Results indicate a system with approximately 75% of the LW available for transport either as detached individual LW or as LW in log jams. There were approximately 55 individual LW per river km and another 59 pieces in log jams per river km. Individual LW is a product of bank erosion (73% is produced through erosion) and is isolated on the mid and upper banks at low flow. This LW does not appear to be important for either aquatic habitat or as a human risk. Log jams rest near or at water level making them a factor in bank complexity [...]
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