Scree characteristics and processes, Mt. Toowoonan, south-east Queensland

Abstract

The morphology and particle size characteristics of a basaltic scree slope in the sub-coastal hill country of SE Queensland are examined. Particle size and sphericity increase significantly in a downslope direction. Investigation of scree fabric suggested the operation of two transport mechanisms on the slope, namely sliding and rolling of particles. With continued evolution of the slope, discrete particle fall diminishes in importance and debris slides and large particle rolling become important agents for particle redistribution. -Author