Global geomorphology
Summerfield, Michael A.
Global geomorphology - London, Pearson: 1991. - xvii, 537p.
Include bibliographical references; Appendix A-E 511-524p.; Index 525-537p.
The plate tectonics revolution in the earth sciences has provided a valuable new framework for understanding long-term landform development.
This innovative text provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of global geomorphology, with the emphasis placed on large-scale processes and phenomena. Integrating global tectonics into the study of landforms and incorporating planetary geomorphology as a major component the author discusses the impact of climatic change and the role of catastrophic events on landform genesis and includes a comprehensive study of surface geomorphic processes.
0582301564 SL01535691
Textual
Endogenic exogenic
Geomorphology
Landforms
Tectonics
Geology
Global geomorphology - London, Pearson: 1991. - xvii, 537p.
Include bibliographical references; Appendix A-E 511-524p.; Index 525-537p.
The plate tectonics revolution in the earth sciences has provided a valuable new framework for understanding long-term landform development.
This innovative text provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of global geomorphology, with the emphasis placed on large-scale processes and phenomena. Integrating global tectonics into the study of landforms and incorporating planetary geomorphology as a major component the author discusses the impact of climatic change and the role of catastrophic events on landform genesis and includes a comprehensive study of surface geomorphic processes.
0582301564 SL01535691
Textual
Endogenic exogenic
Geomorphology
Landforms
Tectonics
Geology