Big rivers worldwide2006

Part I - Origins: The geologic characteristics of big river systems in Eurasia, the Americas, Africa and Australia. Examines several processes, focusing on plate tectonics, that determine location, size, longevity and patterns of large watersheds. [from the Abstract] Part II - Annotated Bibliography: Over 300 references, both general and specific by continent. Each citation contains the principal idea of the reference and a few details. [from the Introduction]