FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOMORPHOLOGY /FUNDAMENTOS DE LA GEOMORFOLOGIA BOOK

FUNDAMENTALS

OF GEOMORPHOLOGY

Second Edition

Richard John Huggett

Routledge Fundamentals of Physical

Geography

This extensively revised and updated edition continues to present an 

 engaging and comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring the world’s landforms from a broad systems perspective. It reflects on the latest developments in the field and includes new chapters on geomorphic materials and processes, hillslopes and changing landscapes.

Fundamentals of Geomorphology begins with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology and the geomorphic system, geomorphic materials and processes, and the quest of process and historical geomorphologists, it moves on to discuss:

 • Structure: landforms resulting from, or influenced by, the endogenic agencies of tectonic and volcanic processes, geological structures, and rock types.

• Process and form: landforms resulting from, or influenced by, the exogenic agencies of weathering, running water, flowing ice and meltwater, ground ice and frost, the wind, and the sea.

• History: Earth surface history, giving a discussion of Quaternary landforms and ancient landforms, including relict, exhumed, and stagnant landscape features, the origin of old plains; and evolutionary aspects of landscape change.

Fundamentals of Geomorphology provides a stimulating and innovative perspective on the key topics and debates within the field of geomorphology. Written in an accessible and lively manner, it includes guides to further reading, chapter summaries, and an extensive glossary of key terms. The book is also illustrated throughout with over 200 informative diagrams and attractive photographs, including a colour plate section. Richard John Huggett is a Reader in Physical Geography in the University of Manchester.

PART I INTRODUCING LANDFORMS AND LANDSCAPES 

1 WHAT IS GEOMORPHOLOGY? 3

2 THE GEOMORPHIC SYSTEM 31

3 GEOMORPHIC MATERIALS AND PROCESSES 49

PART II STRUCTURE 

4 LARGE-SCALE TECTONIC AND STRUCTURAL LANDFORMS 97

5 SMALL-SCALE TECTONIC AND STRUCTURAL LANDFORMS 116

PART III PROCESS AND FORM 

6 WEATHERING AND RELATED LANDFORMS 153

7 HILLSLOPES 166

8 KARST LANDSCAPES 183
9 FLUVIAL LANDSCAPES 220
10 GLACIAL AND GLACIOFLUVIAL LANDSCAPES 246
11 PERIGLACIAL LANDSCAPES 277
12 AEOLIAN LANDSCAPES 296
13 COASTAL LANDSCAPES 316
PART IV HISTORY 
14 QUATERNARY LANDSCAPES 351

15 ANCIENT LANDSCAPES 378

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