Category Archives: geomorphology

Anne’s picks of the December literature

Recently published hydrogeology and geomorphology papers that make my heart sing
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Categories: by Anne, climate science, geochemistry, geomorphology, hydrology, paper reviews, planets

8 streams reversing

On the 8th day of Christmas my true love sent to me…
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Categories: geology, geomorphology, paper reviews, tectonics

Hydrogeology and geomorphology: Notes from GSA Monday and Tuesday

Some notes on the hydrogeology and geomorphology sessions and activities at the Geological Society of America meeting
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Categories: by Anne, conferences, geomorphology, hydrology

The Hydrology and Evolution of Basaltic Landscapes: Notes from GSA Sunday

My first day at the Geological Society of America conference included lots of beautiful volcano and river photos…and good wine. All in the name of basalt.
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Categories: by Anne, conferences, geomorphology, hydrology, volcanoes

How to build a meandering river in your basement

Meandering rivers are the most common river form on Earth, yet building a meandering river in a laboratory flume eluded scientists for decades. A new paper in PNAS shows the first results of a self-maintaining, coarse-bedded meandering river in a flume.
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Categories: by Anne, geomorphology