The aim of the present paper is to review some of the basic principles of system dynamics and of landscape evolution, and then to compare he former with the latter. It will be seen that not all geomorphic features can be treated by system theory
Concept ; Erosion ; Erosion cycle ; Geomorphology ; Model ; System
The purpose of this paper is to discuss and illustrate, by means of a few examples, how classical equilibrium concepts in geomorphology relate to the analysis of systems and to point out the limits these classical equilibrium concepts impose on our
The evidence that earth surface processes and landforms behave as dissipative systems with deterministic complexity (chaos) is reviewed. Second, fundamental conceptual implications of nonlinear dynamical systems, NDS, theory will be related
Overview of the proceedings of the 1992 Geomorphology symposium on Geomorphic Systems. Taken as a whole, the symposium papers are interpreted as signalling the possible and of classic equilibrium studies in the sense of searching for a single
Concept ; Cycle d'érosion ; Géomorphologie ; Histoire de la géographie ; Système ; Théorie
Concept ; Erosion cycle ; Geomorphology ; History of geography ; System ; Theory
The purpose of this paper is to historiographically analyze early literature enunciating the systematic-process paradigm in geomorphology, with particular emphasis on notions concerning Gilbert and systems.
Concept ; Geomorphology ; Human impact ; Landscape ; Modelling ; System
Landscapes contain mixtures of equilibrium, disequilibrium and nonequilibrium landforms, and these types of landforms interact in geomorphic systems such as sediment cascades. The three types of behavior may coexist in the same landscape
, and the outputs of such mixed geomorphic systems reflect the combined effects of equilibrium, disequilibrium, and nonequilibrium subsystems. This classification provides a framework for analysis and modeling of complex landscapes.
Energy, time, and channel evolution in catastrophically disturbed fluvial systems
Special issue : Geomorphic systems
One fluvial system, characterized by high relief and coarse-grained sediment, was subjected to an explosive volcanic eruption; the other system, characterized by low relief and fine-grained sediment, was subjected to dredging and straightening. Data