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Geomorphology of the Tropics

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  1. Alfred Wirthmann

    1. Institute of Geography and Geoecology, University of Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-IX
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  2. The Special Nature of Tropical Geomorphology

    • Alfred Wirthmann
    Pages 1-6

  3. On the History of Tropical Geomorphology

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    Pages 7-41

  4. The Determining Factors of Landform Development

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    Pages 42-45

  5. Tropical Climates and Exogenic Morphodynamics

    • Alfred Wirthmann
    Pages 46-147

  6. Paleoclimate, Soil and Landforms

    • Alfred Wirthmann
    Pages 148-156

  7. Tectonic Movements and Structures

    • Alfred Wirthmann
    Pages 157-163

  8. The Cycle of Denudation in the Tropics — Rocks, Structures and Age

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    Pages 164-270

  9. Two Islands in Comparison

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    Pages 271-274

  10. Landforms, Soils and Man in the Tropics

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    Pages 275-281

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 283-314
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About this book

Geomorphological research in the humid to seasonal tropics has primarily concentrated on the most characteristic landform assemblage of this zone, namely that of stepped, largely undissected etchplains, often dotted with inselbergs and cutting across ancient basement rocks. Although the author discusses extensively this subject, he puts particular emphasis on the differences of chemical weathering and land-forming processes on rocks of various lithology and structure. This contrast becomes most evident, when comparing the highly resistant quartzitic sediments often covering the basement rocks with the easily weathered volcanics, e.g. the Deccan traps of India.
The book was first published in German in 1987. However, the present version is much more than a translation, encompassing a range of new ideas and findings in the field of tropical geomorphology. The number of maps and illustrations has also been increased.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Geography and Geoecology, University of Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany

    Alfred Wirthmann

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Geomorphology of the Tropics

  • Authors: Alfred Wirthmann

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-11834-4

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2000

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-63583-3Published: 22 November 1999

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-08343-3Published: 09 December 2010

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-662-11834-4Published: 17 April 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 314

  • Additional Information: Original German Edition published by Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, Darmstadt, 1987

  • Topics: Geography, general

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