Geomorphological considerations in the upper – middle catchment of the Stavnic River

Abstract

The upper-middle catchment of the Stavnic River lies within the Central Moldavian Plateau and comprises 14.399 ha. The Stavnic stream is a left tributary of the river Bârlad and has a dendritic river system. This is a typical hilly area, ranging in altitude between 147 and 451 m. The typical landform is the relief of cuestas, in association with the development of a network of consequent and subsequent valleys, which highlights the double structural asymmetry in the entire Moldavian Plateau. Within the upper catchment, the Stavnic Valley is subsequent. Then it turns on consequent pattern and emphasizing the secondary structural asymmetry. This area is subjected to land degradation through: soil erosion, gully erosion and landslides.