Principles of Geomorphology (1954)

by William D. Thornbury

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Backgrounds of Geomorphology.Some Fundamental Concepts.An Analysis of the Geomorphic Processes Weathering Soil Processes, and Mass-Wasting.The Fluvial Geomorphic Cycle.Complications of the Fluvial Cycle.Stream Deposition.The Peneplain Concept.Topography on Domal and Folded Structures.Topography upon Faulted Structures.The Arid Cycle.Eolian Land Forms.Karst Topography.Types and Characteristics of Glaciers.Mountain Glaciation.Ice Caps and Their Topographic Effects.Geomorphology of Coasts.Topography of the Ocean Floors.Land Forms Resulting from Volcanism.Pseudovolcanic Features.Paleogeomorphology.Applied Geomorphology.… (more)

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1954

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If we defined geomorphology in the terms of the three Greek roots from which the word is derived, it would mean "a discourse on earth forms."

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Backgrounds of Geomorphology.Some Fundamental Concepts.An Analysis of the Geomorphic Processes Weathering Soil Processes, and Mass-Wasting.The Fluvial Geomorphic Cycle.Complications of the Fluvial Cycle.Stream Deposition.The Peneplain Concept.Topography on Domal and Folded Structures.Topography upon Faulted Structures.The Arid Cycle.Eolian Land Forms.Karst Topography.Types and Characteristics of Glaciers.Mountain Glaciation.Ice Caps and Their Topographic Effects.Geomorphology of Coasts.Topography of the Ocean Floors.Land Forms Resulting from Volcanism.Pseudovolcanic Features.Paleogeomorphology.Applied Geomorphology.

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