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Understanding Landscape Processes through Drainage Networks and Hillslopes

Explore the relationship between drainage networks and hillslopes in geomorphology, focusing on the different processes dominating these distinct domains, delineated by a 10 m² threshold. This analysis sheds light on the interconnected framework of landscapes.

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Understanding Landscape Processes through Drainage Networks and Hillslopes

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  1. 25 cm DEM view of piece of landscape Geomorphology, Fall 2006

  2. Drainage network: drainage area greater than 10 m2 Geomorphology, Fall 2006

  3. Hillslopes: drainage area < 10 m2 Geomorphology, Fall 2006

  4. Partitioned view of drainage network and hillslopes at 10 m2 threshold --very different processes dominate in the two different domains Geomorphology, Fall 2006

  5. Drainage basin: boundary of contributing area = 0 for given outlet Geomorphology, Fall 2006

  6. Drainage network: “skeleton” of the landscape Geomorphology, Fall 2006 --KXW

  7. Hillslopes: “flesh” of the landscape Geomorphology, Fall 2006 --KXW

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