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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the concept of 'cycle of erosion'. Cyclic concept was probably postulated first in geology by Scottish geologist James Hutton in 1785 when he propounded the concept of 'cyclic nature of the earth history' and the dictum of 'no vestige of a beginning; no prospect of an end' and 'present is key to the [...]