After weathering processes have had their actions on the earth materials making up the surface of the earth, the geomorphic agents like running water, groundwater, wind, glaciers, waves perform erosion. Several related landforms together make up landscapes, (large tracts of earth’s surface). Landforms once formed may change in their shape, size and nature slowly or […]
Essay on Landforms: Top 5 Essays | Geomorphology | Branches | Geology
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Karst Topography: Meaning, Distribution and Landforms | Geography
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Karst Topography 2. Distribution of Karst Topography 3. Development 4. Valleys 5. Landforms 6. Karst Cycle. Meaning of Karst Topography: Landforms produced by chemical weathering or chemical erosion of carbonate rocks mainly calcium carbonate (CaCO3, limestones) and magnesium carbonate (dolomites) by surface and subsurface water […]
Development of Pediments: Top 4 Theories | Landforms | Geography
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The following points highlight the top four theories for the development of pediments. The theories are: 1. Lawson’s Recession Theory 2. Sheet-Flood Theory of McGee 3. Lateral Erosion Theory 4. Composite Theory. 1. Lawson’s Recession Theory: According to A.C. Lawson (1915) pediments are developed because of gradual recession of mountain front caused by weathering and […]