Sediment pulses in mountain rivers. Part 2. Comparison between experiments and numerical predictions

Y. Cui; G. Parker; J. E. Pizzuto; T. E. Lisle

doi:10.1029/2002wr001805

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Sediment pulses in mountain rivers. Part 2. Comparison between experiments and numerical predictions

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Authors:

Y. Cui, G. Parker, J. E. Pizzuto, T. E. Lisle

Year:

2003

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1029/2002wr001805

Source:

Water Resources Research 39:1240, 1210.1029/2002WR001805.

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Abstract

Mountain rivers in particular are prone to sediment input in the form of pulses rather than a more continuous supply. These pulses often enter in the form of landslides from adjacent hillslopes or debris flows from steeper tributaries. The activities of humans such as timber harvesting, road building, and urban development can increase the frequency of sediment pulses. The question as to how mountain rivers accommodate pulses of sediment thus becomes of practical as well as academic significance.

Keywords

PSW4351, sediment, sediment pulse, landslides, debris flows, translation, dispersion, hillslopes, flume, mountain rivers

Citation

Cui, Y.; Parker, G.; Pizzuto, J. E.; Lisle, T. E. 2003. Sediment pulses in mountain rivers. Part 2. Comparison between experiments and numerical predictions. Water Resources Research 39:1240, 1210.1029/2002WR001805.