Because the rocks are not uniform in character, differences in erosion result in stair-step profiles.
"As much as it can be tremendously value added, it is equal in erosion".
Prime Minster Hun Sen of Cambodia alluded to potential development problems, saying: "We see the signs of such stress in erosion, siltation and changes in water currents.
"I am absolutely exhilarated," said Orrin H. Pilkey, a coastal geologist at Duke University and a longtime critic of development in erosion hazard areas.
Near the river, where grazing and trampling are heaviest, large areas may be denuded of all grass, which results in erosion.
Mountain streams carry silt and sand downwards a key factor in erosion.
In particular, he notes, the latitude-dependent variations in erosion rates "most probably" can be attributed to glaciers.
The new study will also help confirm the idea that the mountains themselves can adjust to extreme changes in erosion.
The enhancement in erosion resistance is explained using structural rejuvenation achieved at high strain-rate deformation.
Two distinct erosion profiles correlated with changes in erosion rate over the test duration.
Possible mechanism responsible for the difference in erosion behavior was briefly explained.
