Fundamentals Of Geomorphology (routledge Fundamentals Of Physical Geography)
by Richard John Huggett /
2016 / English / PDF
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The new fourth edition of
The new fourth edition ofFundamentals of Geomorphology
Fundamentals of Geomorphology
continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the subject
by discussing the latest developments in the field, as well as
covering the basics of Earth surface forms and processes.
continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the subject
by discussing the latest developments in the field, as well as
covering the basics of Earth surface forms and processes.
The revised edition has an improved logically cohesive structure,
added recent material on Quaternary environments and landscapes,
landscape evolution and tectonics, as well as updated information
in fast-changing areas such as the application of dating
techniques, digital terrain modelling, historical contingency,
preglacial landforms, neocatastrophism, and biogeomorphology. The
book begins with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology,
process and form, history, and geomorphic systems, and moves on
to discuss:
The revised edition has an improved logically cohesive structure,
added recent material on Quaternary environments and landscapes,
landscape evolution and tectonics, as well as updated information
in fast-changing areas such as the application of dating
techniques, digital terrain modelling, historical contingency,
preglacial landforms, neocatastrophism, and biogeomorphology. The
book begins with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology,
process and form, history, and geomorphic systems, and moves on
to discuss:Endogenic processes: structural landforms associated with
plate tectonics and those associated with volcanoes, impact
craters, and folds, faults, and joints.
Endogenic processes: structural landforms associated with
plate tectonics and those associated with volcanoes, impact
craters, and folds, faults, and joints.Exogenic processes: landforms resulting from, or influenced
by, the exogenic agencies of weathering, running water, flowing
ice and meltwater, ground ice and frost, the wind, and the sea;
landforms developed on limestone; and long-term geomorphology, a
discussion of ancient landforms, including palaeosurfaces,
stagnant landscape features, and evolutionary aspects of
landscape change.
Exogenic processes: landforms resulting from, or influenced
by, the exogenic agencies of weathering, running water, flowing
ice and meltwater, ground ice and frost, the wind, and the sea;
landforms developed on limestone; and long-term geomorphology, a
discussion of ancient landforms, including palaeosurfaces,
stagnant landscape features, and evolutionary aspects of
landscape change.
Featuring over 400 illustrations, diagrams, and tables,
Featuring over 400 illustrations, diagrams, and tables,Fundamentals of Geomorphology
Fundamentals of Geomorphology provides a stimulating and
innovative perspective on the key topics and debates within the
field of geomorphology. Written in an accessible and lively
manner, and providing guides to further reading, chapter
summaries, and an extensive glossary of key terms, this is an
indispensable undergraduate level textbook for students of
physical geography.
provides a stimulating and
innovative perspective on the key topics and debates within the
field of geomorphology. Written in an accessible and lively
manner, and providing guides to further reading, chapter
summaries, and an extensive glossary of key terms, this is an
indispensable undergraduate level textbook for students of
physical geography.