Physical Geography
Extra Topics of Geomorphology for Geography Optional
➡️Evolution of Geomorphological Thought
➡️Theory of Isostasy
➡️Formation of Rift Valley
THEORY OF GEOSYNCLINES
➡️Concept of Geosynclines by Geographers
➡️Kober’s Theory of Geosynclines
➡️Jeffreys’ Thermal Contraction Theory
➡️Geosynclines in the Context of Plate Tectonic Theory
GEOMORPHIC CYCLES AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
➡️Introduction to Geomorphic Cycles and Theories
➡️G. K. Gilbert’s Geomorphic Theory
➡️William Morris Davis & His Concept of Landscape Development
➡️Geomorphic Model of Penck
➡️L.C. King’s Geomorphic Model
➡️Morisawa’s Tectono-Geomorphic Model
➡️J.T. Hack’s Geographic Model
➡️S.A. Schumm’s Episodic Erosion Model
➡️Denudation Chronology
➡️Interruptions in the Cycle of Erosion
➡️Rejuvenation
➡️Introduction to Hill Slopes
➡️Models of Slope Evolution
CHANNEL MORPHOLOGY
➡️Introduction to Channel Morphology
➡️Longitudinal Profile
➡️Transverse Profile
➡️Channel Bed Topography
PERIGLACIAL GEOMORPHOLOGY
➡️Periglacial Process
➡️Periglacial Landforms
➡️Periglacial Cycle of Erosion
APPLIED GEOMORPHOLOGY
➡️Introduction
➡️The Two Main Lines of Application
➡️Specific Applications
➡️Techniques of Applied Geomorphology
CLIMATIC GEOMORPHOLOGY
➡️Introduction
➡️Geomorphic Processes and Climatic controls