Introducing geomorphology : a guide to landforms and processes / Adrian Harvey

By:

Harvey Adrian

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Edinburgh, EH1 3QB: Dunedin Academic Press, c2012.Description: xii, 124p. : (mainly col. Ill.), 10 cmISBN:

9781906716325

Subject(s):

Geomorphology

DDC classification:

551.41 HAR

Summary: Adrian Harvey introduces the varying geomorphological forces and differing timescales which combine to shape the surface of the earth. These extend from global forces, which shape continents and mountain ranges; through regional forces, producing hills and river basins; to local forces forming beaches, glaciers and slopes; and to those micro scale forces which weather rock faces and produce sediment. Finally, he considers the effect that mankind has had on the world's topography

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Includes glossary p. 115 - 124

Includes references p.113 - 114

Adrian Harvey introduces the varying geomorphological forces and differing timescales which combine to shape the surface of the earth. These extend from global forces, which shape continents and mountain ranges; through regional forces, producing hills and river basins; to local forces forming beaches, glaciers and slopes; and to those micro scale forces which weather rock faces and produce sediment. Finally, he considers the effect that mankind has had on the world's topography

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