Morphological diversification of the valley bottom with reference to lithological conditions (Orkhon River, Mongolia)

A key finding from the study of the Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape (Mongolia) reveals that the valley's morphological diversification is primarily driven by three critical factors: the presence of fluvial sedimentary rocks forming extensive alluvial cones, the resistance of certain rocks to erosion, and tectonic faults. These elements collectively shape the landscape's spatial characteristics along a 417 km-long section of the Orkhon River. The research leveraged existing cartographic data to construct a GIS database, enabling a detailed analysis of how lithological conditions influence erosion patterns and valley morphology.

Szumińska, D., Czapiewski, S., & Machowiak, K. (2017). Morphological diversification of the valley bottom with reference to lithological conditions (Orkhon River, Mongolia). AIP Conference Proceedings, 1906, 170006. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5012441