Tectonic geomorphology is the study of the interplay between
tectonic and surface processes that shape the landscape in regions
of active deformation and at time scales ranging from days to
millions of years. Tectonics is the branch of geology relating to
the structure of the Earth's crust and the large-scale processes
which take place within it. The field of tectonic geomorphology is
in a state of tension. The widespread availability of high-quality,
high-resolution digital topographic data encourages the development
of simple morphological `tools' which can be used to comprehend
recent tectonic evolution. Meanwhile, process geomorphologists
recognize that current models have a noteworthy empirical basis,
and lack insight into the underlying physics of erosion processes.
Most tectonic geomorphology research is concerned with rivers, but
glaciers, debris flows and hill slope processes also play a key
role in hypotheses linking climate to tectonics, through surface
processes, while submarine geomorphology has hardly been
investigated in a tectonic context. Over the past decade, recent
advances in the quantification of both rates and the physical basis
of tectonic and surface processes have underpinned an explosion of
new research in the field of tectonic geomorphology. Modern
tectonic geomorphology is an exceptionally integrative field that
utilizes techniques and data derived from studies of geomorphology,
seismology, geochronology, structure, geodesy, stratigraphy,
meteorology and Quaternary science. This book entitled Tectonic
Geomorphology focuses on the current understanding of the dynamic
interplay between surface processes and active tectonics. As it
ranges from the timescales of individual earthquakes to the growth
and decay of mountain belts. Syntheses of recent and earlier works,
combined with new results and interpretations, are illustrated for
varied tectonic settings. Most of chapters contain up-to-date
materials of comprehensive geological-geophysical investigations,
which can help more clearly understand the essence of mechanisms of
different tectonic processes. General problems of tectonics are
discussed and the approaches required for further progress have
been outlined. Over the past several decades, significant
advancements in digital tools and dating techniques including
increased quality and accessibility of high-resolution digital
topographic data, and innovation and refinement of geochronology,
low-temperature thermochronolgy, and surface dating, has led to an
explosion of high quality tectonic geomorphology research.
Moreover, field and GIS-based studies are increasingly paired with
sophisticated numerical models to explore landscape evolution,
geodynamics, structural, and time-temperature histories from the
scale of individual faults and folds, to mountain ranges, or entire
orogens. In this book we solicit contributions that address this
subject, particularly those integrating multiple methods and
applying innovative approaches. Tectonic Geomorphology will be of
valuable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate earth science
students and for practicing geologists and engineers because it
applies concepts taught in geochemistry, sedimentology, seismology,
soils genesis, stratigraphy, structural geology, and tectonics
courses in an interdisciplinary manner that has obvious
environmental applications.
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