Module 1: Geomorphic Analysis - Reading the Landscape
Background
Why we’re covering it
This introductory chapter introduces the organizing framework for how we will approach studying fluvial geomorphology - geomorphic analysis. Another phrase for geomorphic analysis is reading the landscape, and in our case of fluvial geomorphic analysis, we will focus on *reading riverscapes.
Learning Outcomes
- Confidently read any riverscape and be able to map its core characteristics.
Resources
Slides & Handouts
Video
Corresponding Chapter in Course Text
From:
Fryirs KA, Brierley GA. 2013. Geomorphic Analysis of River Systems: An Approach to Reading the Landscape, First Edition. Blackwell Publishing Ltd.: Chichester, U.K.
This module focus on: CHAPTER ONE: Geomorphic analysis of river systems: an approach to reading the landscape
Relevant or Cited Literature
Follow up selected readings suggested by Fryris and Brierley (2013) are provided for every chapter in page 328-334 of the text book.