Geomorphology

Prof. Sarah Pariente | Dr. Judith Lekach

The Introductory course By Dr. Judith Lekach: Introduction to Geomorphology, an obligatory course for all Geography students. Three other courses are: Geomorphology of Israel; Floods – intensity, frequency and damage; Rivers and cities.

Research fields: Desert geomorphology and hydrology with emphasis on fluvial processes: channels modification, scour and fill processes and sediment transport by flash floods. Most of the research is conducted in Nahal Yael Watershed that serves as a field laboratory for understanding desert geomorphology since 1965. Lately some research was conducted on urban hydrology.