Influence of soil development on the geomorphic evolution of landscapes: An example from the Transverse Ranges of California

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Research Article| March 01, 2002 Influence of soil development on the geomorphic evolution of landscapes: An example from the Transverse Ranges of California M.C. Eppes; M.C. Eppes 1Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar L.D. McFadden; L.D. McFadden 1Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar J. Matti; J. Matti 1Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar R. Powell R. Powell 1Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (2002) 30 (3): 195–198. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(2002)030<0195:IOSDOT>2.0.CO;2 Article history received: 06 Jun 2001 rev-recd: 02 Nov 2001 accepted: 19 Nov 2001 first online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation M.C. Eppes, L.D. McFadden, J. Matti, R. Powell; Influence of soil development on the geomorphic evolution of landscapes: An example from the Transverse Ranges of California. Geology 2002;; 30 (3): 195–198. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(2002)030<0195:IOSDOT>2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Soil development can significantly influence the topographic evolution of a tectonically deforming mountain piedmont. Faults and folds associated with the North Frontal thrust system deform piedmont sediments of variable compositions along the north flank of the San Bernardino Mountains. The topographic expressions of folds with similar structural characteristics diverge appreciably, primarily as a function of differences in sediment composition and associated soil development. Soils with petrocalcic horizons in limestone- rich deposits are resistant to erosion, and anticlinal folds form prominent ridges. Folds forming in granite-derived deposits with argillic soil horizons are eroded and/or buried and are therefore topographically less pronounced. We propose that these landform contrasts can be explained by differences in soil-controlled hydrologic and erosion characteristics of deposits without calling upon changes in tectonic style along the mountain front. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.