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Geomorphology in the Anthropocene

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« The Anthropocene is a major new concept in the Earth sciences and this book examines the effects on geomorphology within this period. Drawing examples from many different global environments, this comprehensive volume demonstrates that human impact on landforms and land-forming processes is profound, due to various driving forces, including: use of fire; extinction of fauna; development of agriculture,  Read more...

Author(s): Goudie, Andrew; Viles, Heather A.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Year: 2016

Language: English
Pages: 324
Tags: Géomorphologie;Geomorphology;Géomorphologie;Anthropocène

Introduction to the Anthropocene and anthropogeomorphology --
Drivers of anthropogeomorphological change --
Construction and excavation --
Subsidence in the Anthropocene --
Weathering processes in the Anthropocene --
Hillslope processes in the Anthropocene --
Fluvial processes and forms in the Anthropocene --
Aeolian processes and forms in the Anthropocene --
Coastal processes and forms in the Anthropocene --
Cryospheric processes and forms in the Anthropocene --
Conclusions on the relationships between geomorphology and the Anthropocene.