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Dynamics and Geomorphology of Mountain Rivers

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Schmidt, KH., Ergenzinger, P. (1994). Recent developments and perspectives in mountain river research. In: Ergenzinger, P., Schmidt, KH. (eds) Dynamics and Geomorphology of Mountain Rivers. Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences, vol 52. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0117828

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