Hydrological Processes on the Karak Plateau

Mark Green

Outline

1. Physical Description of the Modern Plateau
   1. Uplifted Plateau Feature (“Highland”)
   2. Dissected by Large Canyons
   3. Surface Gradient
       
2. Geologic and Tectonic Influences
   1. Early Processes – Cretaceous Period (136-65 my
      1. Tethys Ocean
   2. “Recent” Processes – Miocene (26-7 my)
      1. Plate Movement
      2. Great Rift Valley
      3. Channel Development
          
3. Climatic Influences
   1. Pluvial Activity
      1. Canyon Development
      2. Relic Deltas
          
4. Modern Landscape Reflects the Past
   1. Runoff Processes
   2. Ephemeral Processes
   3. Sapping Processes
       
5. Conclusion