THE ECOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF AN EXCEPTIONAL RAINFALL EVENT AT GOUGH-ISLAND

Authors
RYAN PG
Citation
Pg. Ryan, THE ECOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF AN EXCEPTIONAL RAINFALL EVENT AT GOUGH-ISLAND, South African journal of science, 89(7), 1993, pp. 309-311
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Journal title
South African journal of science → ACNP
ISSN journal
00382353
Volume
89
Issue
7
Year of publication
1993
Pages
309 - 311
Database
ISI
SICI code
0038-2353(1993)89:7<309:TECOAE>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
A cloudburst at Gough Island caused extensive landslides and scoured w ater-courses, removing much of the stream-side vegetation, and promoti ng the rapid spread of alien plants.