A Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology with Special Reference to Environmental Karst Hydrology. Courtesy of the author & The Karst Waters Institute. 2002.
Headward erosion — is a fluvial process of erosion that lengthens a stream, a valley or a gully at its head and also enlarges its drainage basin. The stream erodes away at the rock and soil at its headwaters in the opposite direction that it flows. Once a stream… … Wikipedia
Drainage system (Geomorphology) — In geomorphology, a drainage system is the pattern formed by the streams, rivers, and lakes in a particular watershed. They are governed by the topography of the land, whether a particular region is dominated by hard or soft rocks, and the… … Wikipedia
Fluvial landforms of streams — The fluvial landforms of streams, stream beds, and river valleys have various landforms. Classification There are five generic classifications: Consequent streams are streams whose course is a direct consequence of the original slope of the… … Wikipedia
