Tectonic Geomorphology of Mountains

With a balance of theory and practical applications, <i>Tectonic Geomorphology of Mountains</i> is essential reading for research geologists and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in the earth sciences.<br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>This book describes how tectonic events influence geomorphic processes and explores how landscapes respond to tectonic deformation in the ways in which they are weathered, washed, and abraded<br /> </li> <li>Uses new approaches to enhance theoretical models of landscape evolution and to solve practical problems such as the assessment of earthquake hazards<br /> </li> <li>Includes previously unpublished research and theory<br /> </li> <li>Examines how to use key landforms as reference levels in changing landscapes, estimate rates of mountain-range uplift, and map seismic shaking caused by prehistorical earthquakes<br /> </li> <li>Presents a diverse range of examples from around the world</li> </ul>