The role of log jams and exceptional flood events in mobilizing coarse particulate organic matter in a steep headwater stream

Coarse particulate organic matter (CPOM) fulfills important functions in the physical and ecological system of a stream. CPOM delivery to and export from the stream has implications for the stream's morphology and sediment transport capacity as well as the energy budget and food availability. E...

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Main Authors: M. Jochner, J. M. Turowski, A. Badoux, M. Stoffel, C. Rickli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-07-01
Series:Earth Surface Dynamics
Online Access:http://www.earth-surf-dynam.net/3/311/2015/esurf-3-311-2015.pdf