The Developmental Cycle of Solifluction Lobes∗
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8374880 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Larry W Price (Portland State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1974 |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 430-438 |
| Publication date | 1974-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Annals of the Association of American Geographers (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0004-5608 • E-ISSN: 1467-8306 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1467-8306.1974.tb00991.x |
| OpenAlex | W1992485203 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 10 |
The form and character of soli fluction lobes in the Ruby Range, Yukon Territory suggest the outlines of a developmental cycle. Small lobes have relatively steep narrow fronts, and late snow melt areas that are completely vegetated, with few rocks. Large lobes have gentler wider fronts, and late snow melt areas that are bare and rocky with poorly developed vegetation. The difference between lobes results from increased snow accumulation in the lee as the lobe becomes larger. Increased snow melts later in the summer, plants have less time to mature, and erosion becomes more important than growth. The eventual product is a subdued system of fairly stable treads and risers. The most recent phase of development appears to have begun with the advent of neoglaciation (2800–2600 years, B.P.) at the close of the hypsithermal
Erosion · Geography · Geomorphology · Glacial period · Physical geography · Snow · Snowmelt · Solifluction · Climate change and permafrost · Geological Studies and Exploration · Geology · Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0.06 |
| Citation span | 1978 - 2011 (34) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |