The evolution of the Shiwanghe River valley in response to the Yellow River incision in the Hukou area, Shaanxi, China
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- 作者：Wei-Li Qiua ; qiuweili@bnu.edu.cn" class="auth_mail ; Jia-Fu Zhangb ; Xiao-Yan Wanga ; Yu-Jie Guob ; Mao-Guo Zhuanga ; Xiao Fub ; Li-Ping Zhoub
- 关键词：Yellow River ; Shiwanghe River ; Stream incision ; Tributary response ; Knickpoint migration ; Fluvial terraces
- 刊名：Geomorphology
- 出版年：15 June 2014
- 年：2014
- 卷：215
- 期：Complete
- 页码：34-44
- 全文大小：1989 K
文摘
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The fluvial terraces in a tributary are investigated and dated using OSL techniques.
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The formation age of the same terrace varies from downstream to the upper reaches.
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The main factor affecting the formation of such terraces is knickpoint retreat.
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Knickpoint recession is the response of tributaries to incision of the Yellow River.