Basic Laws of Modern River Mouth Evolution of the Yellow River and Governance of Stable Sea Outflow Routes

Author: Li Zegang
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Publishing Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This book systematically discusses the basic laws of the modern estuary evolution of the Yellow River and proposes governance strategies for stabilizing the river's estuary mouth flow route. The book is divided into eight chapters: Chapter 1, Introduction; Chapter 2, Natural Geography of the Yellow River Estuary; Chapter 3, Hydrological (including terrestrial and marine) Physical Characteristics of the Yellow River Estuary; Chapters 4 to 6 cover the formation and evolution of the Yellow River estuary channel, the river mouth sandbar, and the delta coastline; Chapter 7, Sediment Diffusion of the Yellow River into the Sea; Chapter 8, Governance of Stabilizing the Yellow River Estuary Mouth Flow Route. The book combines field data analysis with mathematical model calculations, supported by corresponding charts and tables, featuring numerous innovations. This book is suitable for a broad range of scientists, engineers, and researchers in fields such as water resources, marine science, and geomorphology, as well as for government leaders involved in Yellow River management. It can also serve as a reference for teaching and research at universities and colleges.