Fifth European intensive course on applied geomorphology. Mediterranean and urban areas
Applied geomorphology ; Geomorphology ; Hydrology ; Portugal ; Research ; Research in progress ; Teaching of geography
Ouvrage collectif. Sélection d'articles résumant le cours intensif en Géomorphologie appliquée qui a eu lieu à l'Université de Lisbonne en juin 1996 dans le cadre d'ERASMUS. Panorama actualisé sur les recherches en cours et les travaux de
Teaching geomorphology through spreadsheet modelling
Concept ; Geomorphology ; Glacial features ; Mass movement ; Model ; Modelling ; Numerical model ; Slope ; Teaching ; Teaching of geography
This paper discusses the specific use of microcomputer spreadsheets as a tool for teaching modelling in the context of geomorphology. 4 parts of this discussion include: the pedagogical goals of the modelling approach, the intellectual process
Geomorphological zoning for flood inundation using satellite data
The AA. investigated geomorphological features on the central plain of Thailand utilizing satellite remote sensing data and made geomorphological land classification map showing flood-stricken area. This map is useful for planning of flood control
works. The AA. classified land form units in the central plain of Thailand as following; delta, tidal flat, lagoon, mud spit, back marsh, natural levee, fan and former river course and so on. After that they transfer geomorphological land classification
Geomorphological river channel reconnaissance for river analysis, engineering and management
Applied geomorphology ; Bank erosion ; Channel geometry ; England ; Environmental conservation ; Flood ; Fluvial processes ; Habitat ; Hydraulic works ; River bed ; Survey ; United Kingdom
Geomorphological studies involving river reconnaissance, analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) and assessment can supply information on the form and physical processes operating in a fluvial system. This information is of value to river
engineers and managers wishing to work with, rather than against, nature when undertaking engineering and maintenance operations or devising management policies. The utility of geomorphological river reconnaissance is illustrated using a case study from
A geomorphological justification of river channel reconnaissance surveys
Applied geomorphology ; Bank erosion ; Ecology ; England ; Environmental conservation ; Fluvial processes ; Hydraulic works ; Model ; Photointerpretation ; River bed ; Survey ; United Kingdom
This paper presents arguments to demonstrate: 1) that reconnaissance surveys are the only viable source of relevant geomorphological data for many projects; 2) that reconnaissance complements other components of integrated and multidisciplinary
afforded to the discipline of geomorphology by the surveys. Finally, comments are made on the potential for developing standardized approaches.
A geomorphological approach to sustainable planning and management of the coastal zone of Kuwait
Coastal environment ; Coastal geomorphology ; Coastal management ; Coastal protection ; Ecosystem ; Hydrocarbon ; Intertidal zone ; Kuwait ; Land use ; Pollution ; Sediment transport
This paper demonstrates how the study of coastal geomorphology can provide a valuable understanding that might form a basis from which planners can develop sound proposals and policies for the sustainable development and management of the coastal
region and its resources. The paper is based on work carried out in the mid 1980s as part of a multi-disciplinary research project which aimed to establish an environmental database for the coastal region of Kuwait. The geomorphological information
Czech Republic ; Geomorphology ; Lake ; Limnology ; Research
mapping of the Prášilské Lake's profile and depth. Recent geomorphological and limnological research has been carried out in 1994. 33 depth profiles were measured, a geomorphological map (1: 10 000), a new ground plan, thermic, colour and transparency
Palaeoenvironmental interpretation of geomorphological and pedological studies in the rain forest core-areas of Eastern Zaire (Central Africa)
Geomorphological studies on the Late Quaternary landscape evolution in areas of eastern Zaire indicated by pedological, sedimentological, and geochemical evidence that the recent rain forest of the region within the glacial core-areas was strongly
Weathering efffects on the geotechnical properties of argillaceous sediments in tropical environments and their geomorphological implications
. The change in the materials is often accompanied by mass movement activity and the geomorphological consequence is usually the development of badlands topography. It is suggested that by applying the critical state model, a greater consideration can be gained
American Quaternary geology and geomorphology have their philosopical roots in the pragmatic tradition, enunciated most clearly by C.S. Peirce, now recognized as the greatest American philosopher. The elements of this tradition include a reverence
Geomorphological study of the Fadalto landslide, Venetian Prealps, Italy
Aerial photography ; Alps (The) ; Applied geomorphology ; Deglaciation ; Geomorphometry ; Geophysics ; Human impact ; Italy ; Land use ; Landslide ; Photointerpretation ; Quaternary ; Tectonics
. The study of this landslide is important not only to understand the geomorphological history of this alpine area, and why the Piave River modified its course in the Late Pleistocene, but also the links with human activities, and specifically with the road
Perspectives in coastal geomorphology of Western Crete, Greece
The Late Vistulian and Holocene geomorphological development of the Pomeranian Phase marginal zone in Poland is a product of glacial, glacio-fluvial, fluvial and eolian processes interacting with eustatic submergence and tectonic adjustments. Most
of the river systems exhibit sediment sequences and depositional/erosional forms that relate to this geomorphological history. The modern drainage system, to a large extent, is dominated by this development. Surimposed on this history, neotectonic adjustments
Reconstruction of paleo-ice sheets: the use of geomorphological data
inversion model for derivation of flow patterns and interior ice-sheet configuration from geomorphological data is presented. Glacial landscapes are classified according to the three criteria of internal age gradients, presence or absence of meltwater traces
A tentative classification of paleoweathering formations based on geomorphological criteria
A geomorphological classification is proposed that emphasizes the usefulness of paleoweathering records in any reconstruction of past landscapes. Four main paleoweathering records are recognized. After examples of each type are provided, the paper