Geomorphology of the TropicsSpringer Science & Business Media, 2000 - 314 pages Geomorphological research in the humid to seasonal tropics has primarily concentrated on the most characteristic landform assemblage of this zone, namely that of stepped, largely undissected etchplains, often dotted with inselbergs and cutting across ancient basement rocks. Although the author discusses extensively this subject, he puts particular emphasis on the differences of chemical weathering and land-forming processes on rocks of various lithology and structure. This contrast becomes most evident, when comparing the highly resistant quartzitic sediments often covering the basement rocks, e.g. the Roraima series on the Guiana shield, with the easily weathered volcanics, e.g. the Deccan traps of India. The book was first published in German in 1987. However, the present version is much more than a translation, encompassing a range of new ideas and findings in the field of tropical geomorphology. The number of maps and illustrations has also been increased. |
Table des matières
Preface | 1 |
On the History of Tropical Geomorphology | 7 |
The Determining Factors of Landform Development | 42 |
Paleoclimate Soil and Landforms | 148 |
Tectonic Movements and Structures | 157 |
The Cycle of Denudation in the Tropics | 164 |
Two Islands in Comparison | 271 |
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Expressions et termes fréquents
acid activity amount ancient crystalline areas arid assumed basalt base basement basins become bedrock Biidel Bremer chemical denudation chemical weathering clay climatic compared concentration concept continents contrast course cover deep weathering described dissection drainage effect erosion escarpments especially etchplain evidence exist explained extent extremely fold formation frequent further geomorphology Gondwana granite higher humid humid tropics important incision increase inselbergs intensity iron islands joints landforms landscapes largely laterite lead less load lower mainly major marginal mechanical minerals mountains occur origin phases plains planation surfaces plateau Pleistocene position precipitation present preserved processes profiles quartz range rapid regions relief removal residual resistant result rivers rocks runoff sandstone season Sect sediments shield silicic slope soil solution southern stability steep stepped structural studies takes place tectonic term thick tion transport tropical uplift valley wash weathering young zone