Waterfalls, hillslopes & sediment: Understanding Critical controls on landscape evolution
Research
Supervisors: Dr. Edwin Baynes (Loughborough), Dr. John Hillier (Loughborough), Dr. Dimitri Lauge (Univeriste de Rennes 1), Dr. Phillipe Steer (Univeriste de Rennes 1)
Waterfalls are novel landscape features controlling the pace and pattern of landscape evolution on a variety of timescales. Whilst, the processes upon which waterfalls are defined cause adjustments to river morphology and the morphology of surrounding hillslopes, the physical processes which govern such processes remain poorly understood. Will’s research utilises laboratory modelling, in-situ data collection and topographical analysis to approach the complexities of waterfall processes. The overall aim of using such an approach is to develop the currently simplified approach to modelling waterfall retreat. To further this, the project assesses the impact such waterfall processes have on the wider landscape.