Tectonic Geomorphology

by Douglas W. Burbank, Robert S. Anderson

Tectonic geomorphology is the study of the interplay between tectonic and surface processes that shape the landscape in regions of active deformation. Recent advances in the quantification of rates and physical basis of tectonic and surface processes have rejuvenated the field of tectonic geomorphology. Modern tectonic geomorphology is an exciting and highly integrative field which utilizes techniques and data derived from studies of geomorphology, seismology, geochronology, structure, geodesy, and Quaternary climate change. While emphasizing new insights from the last decade of research, Tectonic Geomorphology reviews the fundamentals of the subject which include the nature of faulting and folding, the creation and use of geomorphic markers for tracing deformation, chronological techniques which date deformation, geodetic techniques for defining recent deformation, and paleoseismologic approaches to calibrate past deformation.
The overall focus of this book is on new interpretations of landform evolution and insights on the interplay between surface processes and tectonics that emerge from integrative studies. The authors have developed an up-to-date interpretation of landscapes in tectonically active environments for upper-level undergraduate and graduate earth science students and practicing geologists.
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First text to take a broad interdisciplinary integrated geomorphology, geophysics, and paleoclimatology.

Genres: Geology

274 pages, Paperback

First published December 27, 2000

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this for my Geology class. Excellent book and very technical.

[Mike Parkes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book on a fascinating subject - how we can use science and observational data on events in our lifetime (primarily earthquakes) to gain a better understanding of the landscape changes we see due to plate tectonics, which we usually think of as occurring on a timescale of thousands to millions of years. I read the original edition, and see that there is now a greatly expanded 2nd edition available, which I look forward to reading as well.