Techniques in geomorphology / Cuchlaine A.M. King.
Publication details: London : Edward Arnold Ltd., c1966.Description: ix, 342 p. : illus., maps ; 24 cmSubject(s): DDC classification:- 551.4028 22 KIN
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Contents;
Chapter 1: Introduction
The development of geomorphology
Modern geomorphology
Geomorphology in Britain
The scope of geomorphology
etc.
Chapter 2: Field techniques - Observation of form and character
1. Geomorphological field-surveying
2. Denudation chronology
3. Raised beaches and other shoreline features
4. Slope form
etc.
Chapter 3: Field techniques - Observation of processes in action
1. Fluvial processes
2. Glacial processes
3. Periglacial processes
4. Mass movement
etc.
Chapter 4: Experiment and theory - Models
Types of models
Scale models-model laws
Scale models of different processes
Chapter 5: Cartographic and morphometric analysis
1. Accuracy of contours
2. Profiles
3. Generalised contours
4. Altimetric analysis
5. Areal analysis
etc.
Chapter 6: Sediment analysis
1. Size of sediment analysis
2. Shape of sediment analysis
3. Chemical analysis and dating methods
Chapter 7: Statistical analysis
1. Sampling
2. Significance of results
3. Correlation
Chapter 8: Progress in geomorphology
Index : p. 335-342.
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