Geomorphology, geology and palaeohydrology of the broad alluvial valleys of the Salt River System, Western Australia

Australian Journal of Earth Sciences

Volumn 44, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 751-765

  Salama, R B ^a  

^a CSIRO   (Australia)

Author keywords

Geology; Geomorphology; Palaeodrainage; Palaeohydrology

Indexed keywords

CAINOZOIC; GEOMORPHOLOGY; PALAEOGEOGRAPHY; PALAEOHYDROLOGY;

AUSTRALIA, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, SALT RIVER SYSTEM;

EID: 0031462996     PISSN: 08120099     EISSN: 14400952     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08120099708728352     Document Type: Article

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