In this article we will discuss about the Penck’s model of the cycle of erosion. It may be pointed out that German scientist Walther Penck pleaded for the rejection of Davisian model of geographical cycle based on time-dependent series of landform development and presented his own model of 'morphological system' or 'morphological analysis' for the explanation of landscape development. The [...]
In this article we will discuss about the meaning and causes of interruptions in the cycle of erosion. Meaning of Interruptions in the Cycle of Erosion: Davisian cyclic concept envisages gradual sequential changes in uplifted landmass through the stages of youth, mature and old culminating into the development of low featureless plain called as peneplain. The completion of such generalized [...]
In this article we will discuss about the meaning and stages of 'normal cycle of erosion'. Meaning of the Normal Cycle of Erosion: The cycle of erosion by fluvial processes (running waters or rivers) is called normal cycle of erosion because of the fact that fluvial processes are most widespread (covering most parts of the globe) and most significant geomorphic [...]