River Basin Erosion Dynamics

Controls of erosion in basin 35 Base level fall is primary control on long- and short-term erosion A Elevation (m) 3800 3400 3000 Footwall Relict Adjusting N. Arm S. Arm 2600 200 2200 0 5000 10000 Distance from outlet (m) 15000 20000 250 200 Erosion Rate (mm/kyr) 150 100 50 0 10 15 20 Hillslope Angle 100 0 25 25 Nested erosion rate (mm/kyr)

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