Formation of piping forms on Mt. Kińczyk Bukowski (High Bieszczady Mountains)

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Formation of piping forms on Mt. Kińczyk Bukowski (High Bieszczady Mountains)

Journal Title: Roczniki Bieszczadzkie - Year 2012, Vol 20, Issue 1

Abstract

Piping is a mechanical process of underground mineral particle flushing. As a morphogenetic process it has an influence on the modeling of a middle mountain landscape, including the High Bieszczady Mts. However, in this area the role of piping is poorly investigated. This paper presents first results of research on piping forms on Mt. Kińczyk Bukowski (High Bieszczady Mts.). The probable development of analysed piping system is suggested. In order to show the morphometry of piping forms the geodesic measurements were performed using the electronic total station. The contour map and longitudinal profile of the valley and terrain above piping channel were prepared. The analyzed piping system on the slopes of Mt. Kińczyk Bukowski consists of a blind valley ended with the entrance to the piping channel and the terrain above the channel to its end. The piping channel developed on the border of solid rock and weathered cover, where are favorable conditions for the water migration. The development of analyzed piping system on the slopes of Mt. Kińczyk Bukowski will proceed down the slope resulting in the collapse of the terrain above the entrance of the piping channel. It will be continued until the total alignment of channel. Therefore, in this area the denudational valley will be developed. The presented results of the morphometric measurements of piping system begin the detailed studies of piping carried out in the Bieszczady Mts.

Authors and Affiliations

Anita Bernatek, Mateusz Sobucki

Keywords

piping morphometry electronic total station the High Bieszczady Mts.

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