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Changes in Channel Geomorphology and Hydraulics by Submerged Spur Dikes at a Channelized Stream (정비된 하천에서 저수 수제에 의한 하도 지형과 수리 특성 변화)

  • Kim, Kiheung;Lee, Hyeongrae;Jung, Heareyn
    • Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.42-53
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    • 2015
  • In order to assess the hydraulic effects of flow pattern changes and geomorphological evolution around spur dikes, this study carried out monitoring and numerical simulation on the changes of morphologic characteristics around spur dikes that settled in the bend of the Yeongcheon River. The study site spanned 190 m, and spur dikes were installed in March 2008. Monitoring of the site started in May 2008 and was completed in April 2014. When the water level was higher than the height of the spur dikes, the spur dikes extrude flow from the bank. Therefore, the spur dikes that were built to stabilize the channel have been effectively performing hydraulic functions. With the passing of time, the channel was stabilized and pools formed around the spur dike toes by local scouring. It was confirmed that spur dikes created various physical characteristics in the aspect of channel topography, with sediments deposits occurring between the spur dikes, while riffles and pools formed in the channel.

Temporal Adjustment of Channel Geometry and Spatial Changes in Riverbed Materials along the Downstream Channels of Large Dams in the Geum River basin (금강유역 대형댐 하류 하도지형 경년변화 및 하상재료 종적변이 연구)

  • Ock, Giyoung;Choi, Mikyoung;Park, Hyung-Geun
    • Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.287-294
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    • 2019
  • This study investigated longitudinal changes in riverbed materials properties and temporal alteration of river channel geomorphology in the Geum River basin, where two multipurpose dams(Yongdam Dam and Daecheong Dam) were built in upstream area. We carried out grain size distribution analyses and measured soil organic matter contents of riverbed materials taken at the upper and lower sites of the two large dams. We also estimated the channel width, bar area and vegetation encroachment using the oldest map and aerial photographs taken before and after the construction of the dams. The results can contribute to increasing understandings of dam induced habitat alteration in river ecosystem.

Development of Outdoor Geological Field Course for Elementary School Using Local Geology - Centers on the Odongdo- (지역 지질을 활용한 초등학교 야외지질학습장의 개발 - 오동도를 중심으로 -)

  • Kim, Hai-Gyoung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Earth Science Education
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.128-138
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    • 2015
  • The purpose of this study is to examine potential as a geological field course of Odongdo located to the east of Yeosu city, Korea. The total area and the height from the sea level of Odongdo is about 0.13km2 and 42m, respectively. Odongdo area belongs to the Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park, and is famous for rock scenery in the rocky coast and living of rare plants. For this study, diversity of geomorphology and geology was investigated at the sites called as dragon cave, windy area, seal rocks, sunrise viewing platform, second seashore rocks and first seashore rocks along the coast of Odongdo. The results of this study are as follows: A lot of geomorphological and geological resources like sea cliff, sea cave, strata, various sedimentary rocks(conglomerate, sandstone, mudstone), andesite, fault and examples of rock weathering were found in the rocky coast of the study area. These field resources are pertinent to the field work materials for the teaching and learning of geology units in elementary school science. Odongdo is to be recommended as a site of outdoor geological field course for the elementary school students inhabited in Yeosu city and neighborhood area because each site of the rocky coast in this study area has various field work materials and the wide space for observe activities, and is equipped with the facilities as a trail for rock observation.

Modeling potential habitats for Pergularia tomentosa using maximum entropy model and effect of environmental variables on its quantitative characteristics in arid rangelands, southeastern Iran

  • Hosseini, Seyed Hamzeh;Azarnivand, Hossein;Ayyari, Mahdi;Chahooki, Mohammad Ali Zare;Erfanzadeh, Reza;Piacente, Sonia;Kheirandish, Reza
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • v.42 no.4
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    • pp.227-239
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    • 2018
  • Background: Predicting the potential habitat of plants in arid regions, especially for medicinal ones, is very important. Although Pergularia tomentosa is a key species for medicinal purposes, it appears in very low density in the arid rangelands of Iran, needing an urgent ecological attention. In this study, we modeled and predicted the potential habitat of P. tomentosa using maximum entropy, and the effects of environmental factors (geology, geomorphology, altitude, and soil properties) on some characteristics of the species were determined. Results: The results showed that P. tomentosa was absent in igneous formation while it appeared in conglomerate formation. In addition, among geomorphological units, the best quantitative characteristics of P. tomentosa was belonged to the conglomerate formation-small hill area (plant aerial parts = 57.63 and root length = 30.68 cm) with the highest electrical conductivity, silt, and $CaCO_3$ content. Conversely, the species was not found in the mountainous area with igneous formation. Moreover, plant density, length of roots, and aerial parts of the species were negatively correlated with soil sand, while positive correlation was observed with $CaCO_3$, EC, potassium, and silt content. The maximum entropy was found to be a reliable method (ROC = 0.91) for predicting suitable habitats for P. tomentosa. Conclusion: These results suggest that in evaluating the plant's habitat suitability in arid regions, contrary to the importance of the topography, some environmental variables such as geomorphology and geology can play the main role in rangeland plants' habitat suitability.

Human Impacts on Urban Landscapes in North American Desert: A Case Study in the Phoenix, Arizona, USA (북아메리카 사막 지형에 미친 인류의 영향: 피닉스, 애리조나 지역을 사례로)

  • Jeong, Ara
    • Journal of The Geomorphological Association of Korea
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.69-85
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    • 2019
  • Humans have been important driver to reconfigure the terrestrial surface of the Earth by altering its morphology and processes. The effect of human activities on the physical landscape, however, shows substantially uneven geographical patterns. Most of anthrogemorphoogical studies regarding human-induced denudation have focused on areas with a long history of human modifications such as humid landscapes, so the hypothesis is naturally a great human impact on landscapes. The effect of human activities on dryland Earth surfaces are far less commonly studied, although erosion is one of major concerns in arid and semi-arid region regarding land and water quality degradation. The urban metropolis of Phoenix, Arizona, USA provides an opportunity to explore the impact of the Anthropocene. The Phoenix metropolitan area rests on classic desert landforms, such as extensive pediments, alluvial fans and sand sheets. Human activities including cattle crazing, wildfire resulting from introduced grass species by human, and recent urbanization processes have impacted these classic desert landforms and altered geomorphic processes. The purpose of this paper, therefore, rests in examining Anthropocene in the geomorphology of the north-central Sonoran Desert. The objectives of this paper are: i) to understand the impact of the Anthropocene on the geomorphological processes and forms through field observations; ii) to quantify the magnitude of human impacts on landscape using a published two-decade long record of erosion dataset and natural background erosion dataset in submitted manuscript at the sprawling edge of the Phoenix metropolitan region; iii) to examine how geomorphic outcome can affect the sustainability of cities through the estimation of sediment yield under the condition of urban sprawl.

The Role of Geomorphology·Geology in Prehistoric Petroglyph Research - Hadong Mukgyeri's Stone Monument as an Example - (선사 암각화 연구에서의 지형·지질학의 역할 - 하동 묵계리 석물을 사례로 -)

  • Yang, Dong-Yoon;Han, Min;Kim, Seong-Won
    • Journal of The Geomorphological Association of Korea
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.105-121
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    • 2020
  • There has been a lot of controversy over the claim that ancient characters were engraved on a stone plane collected near the Samsin Mountain in Hadong-gun, and that it was used as an altar based on the contents on the stone. The importance of the role of geoscience in prehistoric petroglyph research was presented through analysis and comparison with representative domestic petroglyphs. First, by examining the geological formation process of the collected stone objects, it proved that prehistoric actions were not applied. Second, as a result of comparative analysis from the viewpoints of human geography and topography with representative petroglyphs in Korea, it is unreasonable to argue that the stone was made for an altar. Third, it is considered that among the ancient characters under debate, the straight line indicates a cleavage of carbonate minerals, and the curved shape results from the growth of lichens. Finally, we propose that reproducing the lines found on the stone was impossible by using ancient techniques, and that there was no trace of any artificial actions applied to the spots considered to be curved characters. As shown in such research cases, the results of petroglyph research will have high reliability, if research by experts in each field continues after the geoscientific basis is secured. In this respect, the contribution of Earth science to cultural assets and archeology is expected to increase in the future.

The physical geography in general:yesterday and tomorrow (자연지리학 일반: 회고와 전망)

  • Son, Ill
    • Journal of the Korean Geographical Society
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.138-159
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    • 1996
  • There has been a tendency for Geomorphology and Climatology to be dominant in Physical Geography for 50 years in Korea. Physical Geography is concerned with the study of the totality of natural environment through the integrated approaches. But, an overall direction or a certain paradigm could not be found, because major sub-divisions of Physical Geography have been studied individually and the subjects and the approaches in studying Physical Geography are enormously diverse. A consensus of opinion could not also exist in deciding what kind of the sub-divisions should be included in the physical geography in general and how those should be summarized. Furthermore it would be considered imprudent to survey the studies of Physical Geography besides those of Geomorphology and Climatology due to the small number of researchers. Assuming that the rest of Physical Geographical studies with the exception of Geomorphological and Climatological studies are the Physical Geography in general, the studies of Physical Geogrpahy in general are summarized and several aspects are drown out as follows. First the descliption of all possible factors of natural environments was the pattern of early studies of Physical Geography and the tendency is maintained in the various kinds of research and project reports. Recently Physical Geographers have published several introductory textbooks or research monographs. In those books, however, the integrated approaches to Physical Geography were not suggested and the relationship between man and nature are dealt with in the elementary level. Second, the authentic soil studies of Physical Geographers are insignificant, because the studies of soil in Physical Geography have been mostly considered as the subsidiary means of Geomorphology Summarizing the studies of Soil Gegraphy by physical geographers and other Pedologists, the subjects are classified as soil-forming processes, soil erosions, soil in the tidal flat and reclaimed land, and soil pollution. Physical Geographers have focused upon the soil-forming processes in order to elucidate the geomorphic processes and the past climatic environment. The results of other subjects are trifling. Thirdy Byogeygrayhers and the results of studies are extremely of small number and the studies of Biogeography in Korea lines in the starting point. But, Biogeography could be a more unifying theme for the Physical-human Geography interface, and it would be expected to play an active part in the field of environmental conservation and resource management. Forth, the studies of Hydrogeography (Geographical Hydrology) in Korea have run through the studies of water balance and the morphometric studies such as the drainage network analysis and the relations of various kinds of morphometric elements in river. Recently, the hydrological model have introduced and developed to predict the flow of sediment, discharge, and ground water. The growth of groundwater studies is worthy of close attention. Finally, the studies on environmental problems was no mole than the general description about environmental destruction, resource development, environmental conservation, etc. until 1970s. The ecological perspectives on the relationship between man and nature were suggested in some studies of natural hazard. The new environmentalism having been introduced since 1980s. Human geographers have lead the studies of Environmental Perception. Environmental Ethics, Environmental Sociology, environmental policy. The Physical geographers have stay out of phase with the climate of the time and concentrate upon the publication of introductory textbooks. Recently, several studies on the human interference and modification of natural environments have been made an attempt in the fields of Geomorphology and climatology. Summarizing the studies of Physical Geography for 50 years in Korea, the integrated approaches inherent in Physical Geography disappeared little by little and the majol sub-divisions of Physical Ceography have develop in connection with the nearby earth sciences such as Geology, Meteorology, Pedology, Biology, Hydrology, etc been rediscovered by non-geographers under the guise of environmental science. It is expected that Physical Geography would revive as the dominant subject to cope with environmental problems, rearming with the innate integrated approaches.

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Remote sensing images and interpretation for 'Reverse Difference' phenomenon of the marine sediments At the CaMau tongue (extreme South Vietnam - Mekong Basin)

  • Cuong, Nguyen Tien;Kwon, Seung-Joon;Kim, Yong-Il
    • Proceedings of the KSRS Conference
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.682-686
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    • 2003
  • This paper is concerned with 'reverse difference' of marine sediments at the Camau tongue in the extreme south of Vietnam. We demonstrate the importance of remote sensing in geomorphology and marine geological application, using only visual evaluation and some data-processing techniques. In this paper, about 10,000 km$^2$ of the territorial water in the extreme south of Vietnam is being studied. We show that form and behavior of Mekong and its branch can be determined by visually interpreting remote sensing images and using ERDAS IMAGE 8.5 software. Besides, the 'reverse difference' phenomenon is explained by flows of Mekong river and its branches.

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Fluvial Geomorphology and Bed Elevation Changes on the Lower Nakdong and Tan Rivers using the HEC-6 Model (HEC-6모형을 이용한 낙동강 하류 및 탄천의 하상변동 및 하천지형학적 변화 분석)

  • Lim, Jong-Chul;Han, Seung-Won;Ji, Un;Yeo, Woon-Kwang
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2008.05a
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    • pp.1703-1707
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    • 2008
  • 유역 토지이용의 변화와 골재 채취, 댐과 저수지의 건설등과 같은 인위적인 요인들은 하천의 평형 상태를 파괴하고 유사이송 문제 및 하상변화등과 같은 문제점을 야기 시킨다. 본연구의 대상하천인 낙동강 하류에는 낙동강 하구둑 건설로 인해 상류로부터 유입되는 유사가 하구둑 상류에 퇴적되는 문제가 발생하고 있으며 매년 상류 수로의 홍수 통수력을 확보하기 위해 준설 작업이 수행되고 있다. 한편 다른 대상하천인 탄천은 최근 들어 분당 신도시를 중심으로 주변의 수지, 구성, 죽전지구 등 상류유역에 대규모 택지지구가 건설됨에 따라 유역의 지형학적, 수문학적 변화가 많이 발생하고 있으며 이러한 변화는 평형상태인 자연하천에서의 하상변동 및 지형학적 변화에 많은 영향을 끼칠 것으로 사료된다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 대표적인 두 대상하천에 대해 HEC-6 모형을 이용하여 하상변동과 지형학적 변화를 예측하고 분석하였다.

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A Study on the Environmental Philosophy and the Ecological Planning for Housing Developments (환경철학의 이해와 생태적 주거의 계획기법에 관한 연구)

  • 현택수
    • Journal of the Korean housing association
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    • v.10 no.4
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    • pp.147-159
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    • 1999
  • As we have come to realize the problems caused by the modern civilization as well as the importance of the preservation of nature. Ecological building and urban design come to attract more attention. Therefore, the object of this study is providing the design factors and improving the design methods for the developments of ecological housing complex, harmonious with environment. Followings are the results of this study: 1. We need to turn to new trend-Ecological architecture which enables the co-exitence of nature and human being to come over the presence and face new decades. 2. Ecological architecture is based on energy-saving system and give people a healty and comfortable atmosphere. 3. In the city area, the house development should be undertaken to minimize the environmental problem through extremely high ehhiciency and technonogy. 4. We need a new development to preserve natural environment in the suburvan and small or medium city. 5. We have to develope the approach method, which is to maintain the frame of present ecological environment, to be in sympathy with geomorphology, to use the natural material in the rural community.

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