Discussion of symposium on land erosion “Piping”

Eos, Transactions, American Geophysical Union
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Abstract

The present writers are familiar only with the Picacho and San Pedro areas, among those cited by the authors, and therefore limit discussion to the occurrence of earth cracks in these areas.

The existence of piping is not questioned, and the five conditions suggested by the authors are a justified explanation in the San Pedro area, for example. It is thought, however, that some of the phenomena described as piping are earth cracks whose origins are governed by factors other than those outlined. Once formed, certain earth cracks may facilitate the development of piping by providing ready access to downward and lateral movement of water.

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Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Discussion of symposium on land erosion “Piping”
Series title Eos, Transactions, American Geophysical Union
DOI 10.1029/TR036i002p00342-2
Volume 36
Issue 2
Year Published 1955
Language English
Publisher American Geophysical Union
Description 4 p.
First page 342
Last page 345
Country United States
State Arizona
Other Geospatial Picacho Peak
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