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Mechanisms of lateral and linear extension of gullies (dongas) in a subhumid grassland of South Africa

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The formation of deep gullies (called ‘dongas’ locally) in rangeland in KwaZulu‐Natal Province in South Africa is a natural phenomenon. These U‐shaped, very wide gullies have considerable lateral expansion due… Click to show full abstract

The formation of deep gullies (called ‘dongas’ locally) in rangeland in KwaZulu‐Natal Province in South Africa is a natural phenomenon. These U‐shaped, very wide gullies have considerable lateral expansion due to the episodic collapse of sidewalls.

Keywords: south; mechanisms lateral; linear extension; extension gullies; lateral linear; south africa

Journal Title: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
Year Published: 2020

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