In the last two decades concern with global environmental change has brought the role of anthropogeomorphology into sharper focus. Global warming, if it occurs, will have important implications for many geomorphological processes and phenomena
as a result of the direct effects of warming, as a consequence of other related climatic changes (e.g. précipitation change) and as a result of climatically moderated changes in major geomorphologically significant variables (e.g. vegetation cover
The geomorphology and geomorphological history of the Velence mountains, which are strongly denuded and fragmented and of low-medium height, is elaborated on. The structure of the mountains are analysed along with the denudation process. - (JS)
Selected areas in northern Ireland, where there is over 95% vegetation cover, are examined in order to illustrate that the analysis of satellite imagery can be an important technique for the acquisition of geological and geomorphological information
Geomorphological features of Northwestern Bangladesh and some problems on flood mitigation : International Symposium on flood disaster reduction in South-East Asia
The northwest region of Bangladesh is divided into 4 geomorphological units which show different flood features. The region has suffered severe flood damage both in 1987 and in 1988. After these floods Bangladesh Action Plan for Flood Control
Mass movement; the research frontier and beyond : a geomorphological approach
Geomorphology : the research frontier and beyond
The field discussed is mass movement but this will be limited to selected geomorphological aspects of the subject. In consequence, the treatment of soil properties and slope stability analysis is limited. The A. discusses for each subject : reality
This paper suggests that the main task of periglacial geomorphology : remains that of developing a better knowledge of existing periglacial geosystems. This includes and intensified research on a sequence of four topics : 1) on periglacial processes
Geographical information systems as tools in geomorphology
Forecast;Prediction ; Geographical information system ; Geomorphology ; Geomorphometry ; Germany ; Natural hazards ; Numerical model ; Switzerland
) for morphometrical landform recognition and to improve morphometrical input data for geomorphological process models. The review is focused on GIS activities in Germany. Further examples refer to specific permafrost model developments in Switzerland.
Photogrammetry and geomorphology of High Arctic push moraines, examples from Ellesmere Island, Canadian Arctic, and Spitsbergen, Svalbard Archipelago
Arctic Ocean;Arctic Region ; Cold area ; Geomorphology ; Glacial features ; Moraine ; Photogrammetry
Besides the presentation of new geomorphological data and results this paper intends to show to the geomorphologist the for reaching possibilities that are offered by modern photogrammetry, and it tries to interest and guide geomorphologists as well
Contributions to polar geomorphology by the German Spitsbergen expeditions 1990-1992
Arctic Ocean;Arctic Region ; Cold area ; Fluvial processes ; Geomorphology ; Geosystem ; Glacial features ; Palaeoclimatology ; Periglacial features ; Permafrost ; Scientific expedition ; Soil ; Spitsbergen ; Svalbard
Preliminary results from some working groups concerning geomorphological or paleoclimatic aspects are presented here. Following themes are mentioned : geomorphic forms and processes; weathering and soil formation; remarks on glacial history; recent
The use of digital elevation models in geomorphology
Belgium ; Geographical information system ; Geomorphology ; Hydrology ; Model ; Natural hazards ; Numerical model ; Slope gradient ; Soil erosion ; Watershed
The interaction between Geographical Information Systems and geomorphology gains interest, not only because of the more quantitative approach. It is demonstrated in this paper that the main progress is due to the introduction of the digital
The geomorphological concepts on the formation of valleys and river benches applied until now have been based upon the viewpoints of dynamic and climatic geomorphology. This exogenous interpretation should be abandoned and an endogenous concept
Geomorphology and geoecology. Applied geomorphology
Applied geomorphology ; Coastal environment ; Environmental management ; Land use ; South Africa ; Urbanization ; Water resources
This paper offers a broad-based view of recent work, and shows how geomorphological survey and analysis have contributed significantly to land use planning in a number of areas, but particularly in the fields of coastal zone management, urban
development, water resource exploitation and environmental conservation. Selected examples are used to illustrate specific approaches, techniques and results. The study concludes that demand for geomorphological expertise in land use planning is likely
Fault-generated mountain fronts in the central Apennines (Central Italy): geomorphological features and seismotectonic implications
) to investigate the influence of this activity on their geomorphological features. In order to reach this goal, three examples of normal fault mountain fronts, carved in different lithological conditions, are described and compared, also analysing the Quaternary
Monitoring of geomorphological processes for a sustainable range management in Kenya
This paper discusses the research results of a 12-year observation period (1980-1991) at the same test sites, for monitoring the geomorphological processes, selected in the nomadic pastoral areas of the Marsabit District. The results are used