THE CONTRIBUTION OF LANDSLIDES TO REGIONAL DENUDATION IN NEW GUINEA.

Abstract

The factors making for regional variations in landsliding intensity and hence in related denudation rates are examined. Comparison is made between regions of high, medium, and low intensities of landsliding and denudation. The rates of denudation so obtained are compared with basin-wide rates established for other areas. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0705191

Entities

People

  • David S. Simonett
  • Donna L. Rogers

Organizations

  • University of Kansas

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Geological Phenomena
  • Intensity
  • Islands
  • Landforms
  • Landslides
  • New Guinea

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Geotechnical Engineering.