Origin of Knickpoints in an Alpine Context Subject to Different Perturbing Factors, Stura Valley, Maritime Alps (North-Western Italy)

Natural catchments are likely to show the existence of knickpoints in their river networks. The origin and genesis of the knickpoints can be manifold, considering that the present morphology is the result of the interactions of different factors such as tectonic movements, quaternary glaciations, ri...

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Main Authors: Monica Marrucci, Gerold Zeilinger, Adriano Ribolini, Wolfgang Schwanghart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Geosciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/8/12/443