10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TERRACETTE»
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1
Encyclopedia of Geomorphology
The vertical drop exhib- ited in a terracette is known as the riser whereas the
horizontal platform is called the tread. Additionally, the base of the riser is
referred to as the foot of the terracette, while the point where the tread meets the
riser is ...
2
Issues in Earth Sciences, Geology, and Geophysics: 2011 Edition
“We used an interdisciplinary approach to investigate the geology, ecology, and
cultural history of terracette development within Jiuzhaigou National Park,
Sichuan Province, China. Terracettes occur on south facing, 20 degrees slopes
at 2500 ...
3
Zoogeomorphology: Animals as Geomorphic Agents
Many geomorphologists had previously attributed terracette formation to
periglacial processes or shallow landslips (Rahm 1962; Higgins 1982, p. 461).
Higgins observed the effects of several weeks of grazing in a previously
ungrazed ...
4
Restoring Disturbed Landscapes: Putting Principles Into Practice
The location of a terracette should be noted in the comments of the landscape
organization sheet for the line transect so that the progress of the terracette
upslope can be monitored over time. A change of zone will occur at the location
of the ...
David J Tongway, John A Ludwig, 2011
A second important difference is that the risers of tear terracettes are generally
lacking in vegetation. Higgins (1982) identified a third type of terracette which he
termed a grazing step. This terracette consists of turfed risers but almost flat, ...
6
Palaeohistoria 39,40 (1997-1998): Institute of Archaeology, ...
19. Plan of trenches and pits of the IV/V. CaCO, CaCO, 7.7YR3/4(d Terracette
wall 7.5YR3/4(d) (at 75 cm still bits of charcoal) Terracette wall? House wall?
surface of stones 10YR4/4-5/4(d) and 6th Cent, sherds prehistoric dump CaCO,
CaCO, ...
University of Groningen, Netherlands The Biological-Archaeological Institute, 2000
7
Geological Survey Bulletin
racettes, cone-shaped deposits, or linear mounds called fissure ridges. Minerva
Spring consists of an intricate collection of terracette deposits that are greatly
enhanced by variegated algal growth. Terracette deposits of New Highland
Springs ...
8
Death Valley: Geology, Ecology, Archaeology
Surface of tread Riser, with embankment of stones VERTlCAL AND
HORlZONTAL SCALE FIG. 44. Section of terracette on hillside of no. 2 gravel. A.
Pavement of fine pebbles on tread of terracette. a. Locations of salt efflorescence
on tread.
Charles Butler Hunt, 1975
9
New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics
Note also the thin limestone cap rock on the escarpment top, and the small
terracette in the foreground (see text for discussion). Fig. 11 View of head zone,
Waipoapoa Landslide, from southern extremity of crown escarpment, looking
north.
10
Evolution of Hydrothermal Ecosystems on Earth (and Mars)
Low temperature terraces At low temperatures (<35 °C), dark brownislrgreen
Calotbrix mats cover shallow terracette pools, forming flat carpets of vertically
oriented filaments. Radially oriented Calotbrix filaments also occur as
overgrowths on ...
CIBA Foundation Symposium, 2008
