Methodological considerations and proposed integrated legend for anthropogenic geomorphological mapping

Abstract

The present work aims to propose methodological considerations for the realization of geomorphological mappings with a focus on morphogenetic forms and processes of anthropogenic origin with the presentation of an example of an integrated legend designed to be used in this type of mapping. The main issues surrounding the realization of geomorphological mapping are discussed, and especially those aimed at identifying, classifying and recording the forms resulting from human action. A broad bibliographic and methodological review of research on anthropogenic geomorphology and on geomorphological mapping under development in Brazil and abroad was carried out. Based on this conceptual and methodological review, this work proposes to create a new methodological proposal for geomorphological mapping focusing on anthropogenic forms and an integrated legend.

Urban Geomorphology Methods and Applications as a Guideline for Understanding the City Environment

“…The scientific literature in Table 1 supports our opinion (see also Supplemental Material-column topic code, topic code a). It is evident in [88,89], describing and mapping anthropogenic landforms in the municipality of João Pessoa (Brazil), similar to the Italian ones, and in [90] (Vienna, VA , USA), using multitemporal topographic data (stereo aerial and ortho-imagery) for anthropogenic erosion and accumulation detection. Numerous other examples are available from Poland [91][92][93][94][95][96].…”