The objective of this study is to review field evidence from the geomorphological literature relevant to the spatial scale problem, and to generalize the findings by developing a series of propositions. This paper presents these propositions
, synthesized into a coherent framework to form the philosophical foundation for dealing with the spatial scale problem in process geomorphology.
Theoretical and methodological promises of geomorphological forecasting
Concept ; Forecast;Prediction ; Geographical information system ; Geomorphology ; Geosystem ; Methodology ; Model ; Statistics
The purpose of this paper is to formally outline some fundamental theoretical and methodological promises of geomorphological forecasting. It is shown that there is a conceptual link between field studies of spatial structures and landscape
The nature and geomorphological relationships of earth hummocks (Thufa) in Iceland
Several hundred hummocks (thufa) from a variety of geomorphological environments in north and south Iceland have been examined. The general conclusion is that thufa form within limits determined by soil grain size, soil depth, local climate, depth
of soil water table and geomorphological environment and they must be seen as part of the continuum of processes acting on vegetated Icelandic slopes.
Altitudinal zonation of selected geomorphological phenomena in an alpine periglacial area (Abisko, northern Sweden)
Altitudinal zonation ; Geographical information system ; Geomorphology ; Periglacial features ; Statistics ; Sweden
The objective of this study is the search for an altitudinal zonation of geomorphological phenomena in a small, alpine, periglacial area. Because the Abisko region shows a large altitudinal range, a variety of geomorphological phenomena and a minor
A large amount of recent and current research in arid lands geomorphology suggests that landform development is episodic, with climatic changes in timescales of decades to centuries providing an overable process framework. This article provides
Geomorphic cycle ; Geomorphology ; Landform evolution ; Theory
In the last two-three decades the majority of Czech geographers and geomorphologists is taking a negative standpoint towards the theory of the geomorphological cycle of W. M. Davis. The present article shows their unfavourable impact
Quantitative/dynamic geomorphology at Columbia 1945-60 : a retrospective
American school ; Concept ; Drainage network ; Earth surface processes ; Fluvial hydrology ; Geographic school ; Geomorphology ; Geomorphometry ; Hydrodynamics ; New York State ; Quantitative analysis ; United States
In the late 1940s, a graduate programme of quantitative/dynamic geomorphology replaced a qualitative/descriptive programme in the Department of Geology of Columbia University. The modern form of this new paradigm was defined by Horton's seminal
to existing and traditional theoretical concepts of geomorphology. Finally, an attempt will be made to demonstrate the fundamental linkages between NDS theory and traditional concepts of landscape evolution.
A spatial overview of the landforms of Namibia and the geological influences on its geomorphology. Some 17 regions are distinguished and described in brief. - (AJC)
Asia ; Former USSR ; Geomorphology ; Neotectonics ; Orogeny ; Pamir ; Quaternary ; Regional geology ; Slope dynamics ; Soviet Central Asia ; Structural geomorphology ; Tien Shan
Some geomorphological features of late Quaternary tectonic movements at the contact zone between Northern Pamirs and Southern Tian-Shan Mts. are demonstrated. The part of the Alpine - Himalayan orogenic belt form the Vakhsh nappe. - (MS)
Polish geographical investigations in different climato-geomorphological zones. Special issue
This paper presents results of geomorphological and hydrological investigations carried on in selected catchments basins of western Cuba. They represent two types of the tropical karst : classical upland karst of the Sierra de los Organos (catchment
basin of the Cuyaguateje river) and an isolated limestone massif of the Pan de Guajaibon. The values of contemporary chemical denudation being the coefficient of geomorphological activity, have been calculated in several catchment basins.