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Analysis of the segmentation in the profile of alpine talus slopes

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  • Bernard Francou
  • Claude Manté

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A method for analysing the segmentation in the profile of talus slopes is used in an Alpine periglacial environment. Two populations of talus slope profiles are examined according to the development of their headwalls. Beneath massive rockwalls the profile appears bi‐segmented: a break point situated at a constant angle (33–34 degrees) divides an extensive proximal segment with a shallow curvature from a shorter and more concave distal segment. When the headwall disappears, the segmentation is modified and a concavity extends throughout the profile. A new model for talus slope formation is proposed in which the rockfall mechanism and the removal processes are combined. Une méthode d'analyse de la segmentation du profil des éboulis est expérimentée dans les Alpes, en milieu périglaciaire, sur deux populations de talus d'éboulis se différenciant par le développement de leur paroi dominante. Avec une paroi massive, le profil apparaǐt bi‐segmenté: un point de rupture (ϕ) situé à une valeur de pente stable (33–34 degrés) sépare un segment proximal doté d'une concavité à grand rayon de courbure et comprenant en longueur plus de la moitié du profil d'un segment distal plus court et à concavité plus accentuée. Quand la paroi disparaǐt, la segmentation évolue et peut aboutir à l'extension d'une seule concavité à tout le profil. Des arguments sont avancés pour présenter un modèle nouveau pour les éboulis de gravité en matériel à faible cohésion, dans lequel le mécanisme de chute et les actions de remaniement sont combinés. Ce modèle concorde bien avec les résultats des études effectuées récemment sur ces formations de pente dans plusieurs milieux périglaciaires.

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  • Bernard Francou & Claude Manté, 1990. "Analysis of the segmentation in the profile of alpine talus slopes," Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 1(1), pages 53-60, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:wly:perpro:v:1:y:1990:i:1:p:53-60
    DOI: 10.1002/ppp.3430010107
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