Climatic Accidents In Landscape-Making
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: C. A. Cotton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Whitcombe & Tombs, 1947
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This seminal work in geomorphology presents a rigorous analysis of how sudden and extreme climatic events sculpt the Earth's surface. C. A. Cotton meticulously details the processes by which phenomena such as floods, droughts, and glacial shifts act as powerful agents of landscape transformation. The text argues for the profound and often abrupt influence of climate on geological formations, challenging purely gradualist interpretations of landform development. It illustrates specific examples of Climatic Accidents In Landscape-Making and their lasting imprints on diverse geographical regions, offering a foundational understanding for students and researchers alike. This volume remains an essential reference for anyone seeking to comprehend the dynamic interplay between climate and topography.
Author: C. A. Cotton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Whitcombe & Tombs, 1947
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This seminal work in geomorphology presents a rigorous analysis of how sudden and extreme climatic events sculpt the Earth's surface. C. A. Cotton meticulously details the processes by which phenomena such as floods, droughts, and glacial shifts act as powerful agents of landscape transformation. The text argues for the profound and often abrupt influence of climate on geological formations, challenging purely gradualist interpretations of landform development. It illustrates specific examples of Climatic Accidents In Landscape-Making and their lasting imprints on diverse geographical regions, offering a foundational understanding for students and researchers alike. This volume remains an essential reference for anyone seeking to comprehend the dynamic interplay between climate and topography.