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Largest Grains Dominate River Bedrock Erosion Rates

by Terri Cook 3 September 201524 February 2022

The effect of particle size on bedrock erosion rates adds complexity to modeling bedrock channel evolution.

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Small Rivers Could Have Big Impact on Arctic Ocean

by M. B. Alkire, A. D. Jacobson, G. O. Lehn and R. W. Macdonald 11 August 20157 March 2022

The Mackenzie River carries the bulk of freshwater flow from North America's tundra to the North Atlantic. But what about the effects of smaller rivers from Canada's Arctic islands?

Posted inResearch Spotlights

Using Sound Waves to Study Grand Canyon Sediment

by E. Betz 13 July 20152 February 2022

New technology could help scientists understand how experimental floods from Glen Canyon Dam restore sandbars downstream.

Posted inResearch Spotlights

Dynamics of the Earth's Surface in the Eastern Tibetan Plateau

by Kate Wheeling 22 May 201511 January 2022

River erosion increased rapidly following rock uplift events in the plateau approximately 11 million years ago.

Posted inResearch Spotlights

Shape of Stream Channels Gives Clues to Sediment Size

by S. Palus 12 March 201527 April 2022

The shape can also reveal information on the force required to carve sediment from its bank.

Posted inResearch Spotlights

Bank Materials Strongly Influence River Valley Evolution

by J. Rosen 13 February 201511 February 2022

Models suggest that the shape of river valleys depends strongly on how meandering rivers interact with the sediment and bedrock of the banks.

Posted inResearch Spotlights

Exploring How Water Flow Affects Bed Forms in Different Environments

by S. Palus 4 February 201529 June 2022

In a flat sand bed, water creates undulating features.

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Hillslopes Regulate Sediment Supply to River Channels

by J. Orwig 21 January 201527 April 2022

New study rethinks dynamics of runoff-driven erosion in response to rainstorms.

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Modeling Sand Grains in Water

by S. Palus 15 January 201524 February 2022

Scientist creates a numerical model that explores sediment transport.

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How Do Aquatic Plants Direct Where Other Stalks Grow?

by C. Schultz 13 January 201511 February 2022

By changing the flow of the river, aquatic plants affect the distribution of nutrients on the riverbed.

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