Geomorphology

1. Introduction: Some Thoughts about Geomorphology
What Geomorphology Is
How We Study Geomorphology
Hazards: How Understanding Geomorphology Can Help to Reduce Hazards
Where It Fits: Who Needs to Know about Geomorphology, and Why
2. Bedrock: Deformation and Chemical Processes
Introduction
Bedrock Deformation and Tectonic Geomorphology
Environmentally Induced Modification and Soil Development
Karst
3. Bedrock: Physical Processes and Landscapes
Introduction
Granite Features
Badlands
Volcanic Terrain and Landforms in Canada
Astroblemes: Meteorite Impacts
Hazards: A Dormant Volcano Still Poses Risks
Summary Thoughts
4. Rivers and Fluvial Geomorphology: Concepts and Single-Channel Systems
Introduction
Fluvial Dynamics and Fluvial Channels
Classification of Rivers
Single-Channel Systems
Hazards: Flooding and the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers
5. Fluvial Landscapes: Multiple-Channel Systems
Introduction
Multiple-Channel Systems
Fluvial Landscapes in Contexts
Human-River Relations
Hazards: The Human and Geomorphic Factors Involved in the 2013 Bow River Flood
Summary Thoughts
6. Coastal Geomorphology: Processes and Landscapes
Introduction
Wave-Dominated Coasts
Hazards: Rogue Waves
Tide-Dominated Coasts
Deltas and Estuaries
Sea Level Change
Coastal Erosion: Hazard, Heartache, or Healthy?
7. Aeolian Geomorphology in Canada: Processes and Landscapes
Introduction
Aeolian Dynamics and Processes
Aeolian Geomorphology in Boreal and Cold Steppe Environments
Hazards: Windblown Dust
Coastal Dune Complexes
Aeolian Landforms over Time
8. Glacial Geomorphology: Processes and Landscapes
Introduction
Glacial Dynamics and Processes
Alpine Glacial Geomorphology
Continental Glacial Geomorphology
Glaciofluvial, Glaciolacustrine, and Glaciomarine Features
Glacial Landscapes in Quaternary Context
Hazards: Failure of Natural Glacial Dams
9. Mass Movements Processes and Landscapes I: Falls, Topples, Subsidence, and Slides
Introduction
Falls, Topples, and Subsidence
Slides
Hazards: The Vajont Disaster
10. Mass Movement Processes and Landscapes II: Flows and Complex Movements
Introduction
Flows
Hazards: Debris Flows Causing Loss of Life and Property Damage
Complex Movements
Alluvial fans
Mass Movements in Human Contexts
11. Periglacial, Permafrost, and Organic Features: Processes and Landscapes
Introduction
Periglacial and Permafrost
Periglacial Landscapes: Continuous and Northern Widespread Discontinuous Zones
Hazards: Continuous Permafrost and Three Coastal Communities in Arctic Canada
Periglacial Landscapes: Scattered and Southern Widespread Discontinuous Zones
Organic Wetland Landscapes
12. Final Thoughts
Glossary
References
Index

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Norm Catto is a professor of geography at Memorial University and the editor-in-chief of Quaternary International.

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Special Features

• A Canadian focus ensures students fully appreciate and understand the many natural wonders of our nation's landscapes.
• Accessible introduction for both majors and non-majors combines scientific coverage with topical discussions of human interactions with the landscapes, providing a well-rounded introduction to geomorphology.
• Abundant photographs and diagrams help students visualize unfamiliar landforms and formative processes.
• Hazards boxes - highlighting threats posed by volcanic eruptions, river floods, glacial advances, debris flows, and other dangerous events - explore why natural hazards occur and show students how damage to human life and property can be minimized.
• Review questions reinforce key lessons by encouraging students to actively think about what they have read and about how geomorphic processes impact their communities and their lives.
• An extensive glossary provides concise definitions to help students build their technical vocabulary.