Browsing Department of Earth Science by Author "Grenfell, M"
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Effects of flood dynamics on island geomorphology in a large mixed bedrock-alluvial anabranching river: a case study of the Vaal River near Parys.
Mamphwe, Asnath (University of the Western Cape, 2021)Rare-infrequent magnitude floods of shorter duration events are significant natural hazards and play a key role in shaping river channel and island geomorphology. For a given river or channel, there is a relationship between ... -
Geomorphological controls on pool formation and pool persistence in non-perennial river systems
Hattingh, Keaton Jade (University of the Western Cape, 2020)Globally climate variability and anthropogenic effects are causing more perennial rivers to become non-perennial rivers. Non-perennial rivers are distinguished by their isolated pools which serve as refugia for aquatic ...