The influence of root systems on the geomorphology of a tidal creek: Exbury Marsh, Southern England
The influence of root systems on the geomorphology of a tidal creek: Exbury Marsh, Southern England
The root systems of A triplex portulacoides and Juncus maritimus
influence the geomorphology of the tidal creeks within Exbury Marsh, in
terms of cross-sectional geometry. Fieldwork and laboratory analysis
have been undertaken to investigate root system characteristics and
bank sediment properties. Hydrodynamic deployment was carried out to
measure current velocity, water depth and turbidity. Data obtained show
that roots increase the stability of the bank sediments; at the same
time, the current flow is insufficient to cause bank erosion. Thus, new
mechanisms, e.g., the frequency of inundation, should be considered to
understand the process of erosion.
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Chen, Y.
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Collins, M.B.
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DohmenJanssen, C. Marjolein
6 September 2007
Chen, Y.
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Collins, M.B.
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DohmenJanssen, C. Marjolein
Chen, Y. and Collins, M.B.
(2007)
The influence of root systems on the geomorphology of a tidal creek: Exbury Marsh, Southern England.
DohmenJanssen, C. Marjolein and Hulscher, Suzanne J.M.H.
(eds.)
In River, Coastal and Estuarine Morphodynamics: RCEM 2007. Proceedings of the 5th IAHR Symposium on River, Coastal and Estuarine Morphodynamics, Enschede, NL, 17-21 September 2007.
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Abstract
The root systems of A triplex portulacoides and Juncus maritimus
influence the geomorphology of the tidal creeks within Exbury Marsh, in
terms of cross-sectional geometry. Fieldwork and laboratory analysis
have been undertaken to investigate root system characteristics and
bank sediment properties. Hydrodynamic deployment was carried out to
measure current velocity, water depth and turbidity. Data obtained show
that roots increase the stability of the bank sediments; at the same
time, the current flow is insufficient to cause bank erosion. Thus, new
mechanisms, e.g., the frequency of inundation, should be considered to
understand the process of erosion.
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Published date: 6 September 2007
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5th IAHR Symposium on River, Coastal and Estuarine Morphodynamics, Enschede, Netherlands, 2007-09-17 - 2007-09-21
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Y. Chen
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M.B. Collins
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C. Marjolein DohmenJanssen
Editor:
Suzanne J.M.H. Hulscher
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