Geomorphological processes within the Larga catchment

Authors

  • Tatiana Popusoi Department of Geography,Faculty of Geography and Geology,“Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, Romania/Laboratory of Geomorphology and Ecopedology, Institute of Ecology and Geography, Academy of Sciences, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
  • Bunduc Petru Department of Geography,Faculty of Geography and Geology,“Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași

Keywords:

Larga catchment, Tigheci Hills, geomorphological processes, gullies, sheet erosion, landslides

Abstract

The Larga catchment is located in the south-west of the Republic of Moldova, being part in the physical-geographical unit of Tigheci hills and the total area of the basin is 14688 ha. The main degradation processes are represented mainly by erosion surface, gully erosion and landslides. Using GIS technologies have been identified, mapped and evaluated all geomorphological processes within the Larga catchment. The shape and dimensions of gullies and their spatial difference are conditioned by lithological characteristics of the morphologic substrate, climatic conditions, but most important part accounting for the relief is morphometric variables.

DOI: 10.15551/lsgdc.v40i0.04

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Published

2015-10-15

Issue

Vol. 40 (2015)

Section

Articles