The collection is dedicated to the First International Congress on geomorphology, Manchester, Sept. 1985. Case studies are drawn from Hungary that illustrate the interactions between landforms and other environmental factors, long-term relief
evolution, landform typologies and geomorphological mapping. Papers on geomorphological concepts underline the increasing role played by geomorphology in regional and physical planning. (DLO).
Application of modern geomorphological methods in theory and practice: case study of the Bohemian Highlands (Czech Republic)
Czech Republic ; Geographical information system ; Geomorphological mapping ; Geomorphology ; Human impact ; Mass movement ; Methodology ; Mountain ; Soil erosion ; Structural geomorphology
This paper deals with an application of geomorphological methods such as morphostructural analysis, detailed geomorphological mapping and computer analysis in the Geographical Information System ARC/INFO, in the field and discusses their application
at the building trade, ecology, etc. The A. applied them to geomorphological research in the northeastern part of the Hercynian Bohemian Highlands.
Geomorphology and geoecology. Applied geomorphology
Applied geomorphology ; Concept ; Environment ; Human impact ; Impact study ; Landscape ; Natural hazards
After a general introduction into the problems of the evaluation of geomorphological assets and man and- environment relationships, the AA. discuss the relationships between geomorphology and Environmental Impact Assessment. The concept
of geomorphological asset has an inherent social implication. The integral concept of the landscape permits to offer to the political component the basic elements needed for correct and efficient choices.
Geomorphology and geoecology. Applied geomorphology
Agropedology ; Applied geomorphology ; Cartography;Mapping ; Environment ; Forestry ; Geo-ecology ; Hungary ; Land use ; Model ; Mountain ; Relief
During the last decades the assessment of topography for various practical purposes has brought about a new research trend, environmental geomorphology. Several methods for environmental geomorphological mapping are presented : 1) applied
engineering geomorphological (geotechnical) mapping; 2) relief assessment mapping for land use survey and land evaluation; 3) relief assessment mapping for the allocation of various facilities (for instance, small reservoirs, garbage or toxic waste disposal
Quantitative evidence for uplift and incision rates is evaluated. The relationship between uplift and erosion rates is discussed, and the morphological response evaluated. The resulting geomorphological regions are outlined.
Teaching aspects of South African coastal geomorphology
A plea is made for a better understanding of basic geology in the teaching of coastal geomorphology. The South African coastal geomorphology is then examined as an illustration. - (AJC)
A century ago the scientific study of landforms was in its Golden Age. In this paper, the AA. are critical of certain modern trends in Geomorphology. In seeking reductionist, mechanistic explanations for geomorphological phenomena, the science has
A kisérleti geomorfologia targya és modszerei. (Subject and methods of experimental geomorphology)
The quantitative revolution in the natural sciences has brought about new trends in geomorphology too. Experimental geomorphology is the discipline which establishes relationships between landforms, processes and materials under controlled
The Dolomites make up an important geo-heritage that can be considered as a high-altitude field laboratory for research and development of geomorphological theories and understanding. The A. stresses that on June 26th 2009 the Dolomites were
included in the World Heritage List because of their scientific importance from the geological and geomorphological point of view, together with their exceptional beauty and unique landscape. Furthermore, this inclusion is an important scientific goal
and an event which stimulates in-depth studies, discussions and assessment of investigations and theories in the field of Geomorphology. - (NF)
South African geomorphology : critical choices for the future
Bibliographic analysis ; Climatic geomorphology ; Congress ; Earth surface processes ; Geomorphology ; Research ; Soil erosion ; South Africa ; Twentieth Century
The trends in southern African geomorphology, based on a review of some 1500 journal articles and 11 conference proceedings from both the local Geomorphology Association and Geography Society are reviewed. They are contrasted with developments
within the discipline as a whole represented by more than 3000 abstracts in the proceedings of international congresses on geomorphology between 1985 and 2000 . - (AJC)