The erosion of a steep stream channel to bedrock offers a unique opportunity to measure the rate of wood and sediment accumulation. With an adequate supply of wood, small steams can store large volumes of sediment, limiting the disturbance to downstream areas.
| Date Of Record Release | 2009-03-04 17:45:50 |
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| Description | The erosion of a steep stream channel to bedrock offers a unique opportunity to measure the rate of wood and sediment accumulation. With an adequate supply of wood, small steams can store large volumes of sediment, limiting the disturbance to downstream areas. |
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| Source | United States Geological Survey |
| Selector | Bates |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2009-03-04 17:41:22 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2010-04-28 19:09:16 |
| Language | English |
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