Tectonically-dominated Quaternary landscape evolution of the Ventura basin, southern California, quantified using cosmogenic isotopes and topographic analyses
Spatial and temporal variations in fault activity informs models of seismic hazards and can
affect local patterns of relief generation and channel morphology. Therefore, the
quantification of rates of fault activity has important applications for understanding natural
hazards and landscape evolution. Here, we quantify the complex interplay among tectonic
uplift, topographic development, and channel erosion recorded in the hanging walls of
several seismically-active reverse faults in the Ventura basin, southern California, USA. We …
affect local patterns of relief generation and channel morphology. Therefore, the
quantification of rates of fault activity has important applications for understanding natural
hazards and landscape evolution. Here, we quantify the complex interplay among tectonic
uplift, topographic development, and channel erosion recorded in the hanging walls of
several seismically-active reverse faults in the Ventura basin, southern California, USA. We …