Geog 422/522 Advanced Topics - Geomorphology of Alluvial Fans


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Geog 422/522 Winter 2001 Class Syllabus
Alluvial Fans Reference List (updated 2001)


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Class Notes

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Classical Introduction to Alluvial Fans


Class Notes and Materials


Weekly Reading Assignments

Week of 01/15/01: Overview of Alluvial Fans (Blair and McPherson, 1994) Week of 01/22/01: Introduction to Tectonic Geomorphology / Applications of Alluvial Fans Week of 01/29/01: "The Classics" of Alluvial Fan Studies (skim through) Week of 02/05/01: Principles of Surficial Mapping Week of 02/19/01: Appalachian Geomorphology / Appalachian Fans Week of 03/05/01: Assorted Topics Week of 03/05 to 03/12/01: Climate and Tectonic Controls / Hazards and Resource Management of Fans

Lab Exercises

Introduction to Fan Morphometry
Fan Morphometry Part 2
Applications in Tectonic Geomorphology
Surficial Mapping Techniques
Watershed Morphometry and Fan Analysis in Humid Mountainous Terrains

Lab Data

Morphometric Data to Accompany Fan Morphometry Part 2
Fault Scarp Data to Accompany Applications in Tectonic Geomorphology
Sample 1 USGS 10m DEM of Willamette Valley (7.5 min - Native Format)
Sample 2 USGS 10m DEM of Willamette Valley (7.5 min - Native Format)
Sample 1 USGS DRG of Willamette Valley (7.5 min - Geotiff Part 1)
Sample 1 USGS DRG of Willamette Valley (7.5 min - Geotiff Part 2)
Data to Accompany "Watershed Morphometry and Fan Analysis in Humid Mountainous Terrains"

Lab Answer Keys


Study Guides

Mid-Term Exam Study Guide Final Exam Study Guide