Introducing Geomorphology: A Guide to Landforms and Processes

by Adrian Harvey

Geomorphology is the study of the earth's landforms and the processes that made the landscape look the way it does today. What we see when we look at a scenic view is the result of the interplay of the forces that shape the earth's surface. These operate on many different timescales and involve geological as well as climatic forces. Adrian Harvey introduces the varying geomorphological forces and differing timescales which thus from the global, which shape continents and mountain ranges; through the regional, producing hills and river basins; to the local, forming beaches, glaciers and slopes; to those micro scale forces which weather rock faces and produce sediment. Finally, he considers the effect that humans have had on the world's topography. Introducing Geomorphology provides a structured and easily accessible introduction to the science of geomorphology for those with an adult curiosity about the landscape and for those contemplating a course of formal study in physical geography, geology or environmental studies. As with sister volumes, technical terms are kept to a minimum and a glossary is provided.

Genres: Science

136 pages, Paperback

First published March 22, 2012

Reviews

[for-much-deliberation ... · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very simple introduction to geomorphology, complete with diagrams and photography that present an easy to understand representation of terms...

[Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good introductory text on what geomorphology actually is. They had a good number of diagrams and photos. My only real complaint is that I thought they could have had some lines put on some of the photos to better show what features they were describing in some sections, but overall it was a straightforward read.