Principles of Geomorphology

1 Backgrounds of Geomorphology 1
2 Some Fundamental Concepts 16
3 An Analysis of the Geomorphic Processes 34
4 Weathering, Soil processes, and Mass-Wasting 68
5 The Fluvial Geomorphic Cycle 99
6 Complications of the Fluvial Cycle 142
7 Stream Deposition 164
8 The Peneplain Concept 177
9 Topography on Domal and Folded Structures 208
10 Topography upon Faulted Structures 243
11 The Arid Cycle 276
12 Eolian Land Forms299
13 Karst Topography 316
14 Types and Characteristics of Glaciers 354
15 Mountain Glaciation 367
16 Ice Caps and Their Topographic Effects384
17 Geomorphology of Coasts 427
18 Topography of the Ocean Floors 459
19 Land Forms Resulting from Volcanism 488
20 Pseudovolcanic Features 515
21 Tools of the Geomorphologist 523
22 Applied Geomorphology 553
Author Index 591
Subject Index 597