Nature and Aims of Geomorphological Mapping

Dramis, F.; Guida, Domenico; Cestari, Antonello

doi:10.1016/b978-0-444-53446-0.00003-3

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“…It is primarly the result (Figure 3) of geological and geomorphological field mapping, supported by air-photo interpretation and photogeology, integrated with morphometric analysis of orography and hydrography (Dramis et al, 2011).…”

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“…Geomorphological maps are amongst the best tools for understanding the physical context of the Earth's surface, providing a full objective description of processes that shape it, and thereby to allow a better knowledge about natural hazards in order to better support land management (urban planning, land ecology, forestry, and soil science) (Dramis, Guida, & Cestari, 2011).…”

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Near-surface deposits and hillslope evolution of the Adriatic piedmont of the Central Apennines (Feltrino Stream basin and minor coastal basins, Abruzzo, Italy)

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This work presents a geomorphological map of the Feltrino Stream basin and minor surrounding coastal basins (scale 1:20,000), located in the south-eastern Abruzzo area (Central Italy), across the Adriatic piedmont of the Maiella massif (Central Apennines). This geomorphological mapping is focused on near-surface deposits and hillslope evolution analysis and includes three sections: main geomorphological map; orography and hydrography; and geomorphological models of hillslope evolution.In the study area, landforms and continental near-surface deposits are mainly linked to slope and fluvial processes, even though structural, marine, and anthropogenic landforms are also present. The mapping is primarily focused on near-surface deposits and landforms related to the evolution of hillslopes, resulting from the combination of tectonic (regional uplift) and surface processes. At a local scale, it can contribute to an understanding of the causes, mechanisms, and consequences of the changes of landforms and hillslopes and help solve engineering geomorphological problems. Finally, it is also a tool for the assessment of geomorphological hazards in landscapes characterized by widespread near-surface deposits and intense and rapid geomorphological processes, as well as a tool for land management.

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Near-surface deposits and hillslope evolution of the Adriatic piedmont of the Central Apennines (Feltrino Stream basin and minor coastal basins, Abruzzo, Italy)

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“…The map is a basic geomorphological map with large-scale details (Dramis et al, 2011) focusing on morphodynamic and morphogenetic features of the terrain. The main structural landforms related to tectonic features (faults and thrusts) were not mapped, given that they only allow the production of a geomorphological map of morphostructures (González-Gutiérrez, 2002).…”

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Geomorphology of the Curueño River headwaters, Cantabrian mountains (NW Spain)

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The article presents the 1:25,000-scale geomorphological map of the upper reaches of the Curueño River, on the southern slope of the Central Cantabrian Mountains, NW Spain. The study area spans approximately 125 km 2 and corresponds to the 1:25,000-scale Spanish National Topographical Map Sheet 104-I of Lugueros. The area is moderately mountainous with elevation ranging from 1100 to 2100 m.a.s.l. The main landforms are river gorges, karst, and glacial landforms. The map legend contains 78 elements divided into 9 groups: lithostructural, polygenic, karst, fluvial, glacial, periglacial, nival, gravitational, weathering, and anthropic forms. The map was prepared using Esri ArcGIS with the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM, Zone 30) projection. In addition, a database and style set were created for each landform with the goal of using this set of symbols in other areas and performing complementary mapping of geologic and geomorphologic risk, protection of natural geoheritage, land-use classification, and applied geomorphology. ARTICLE HISTORY

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“…Dramis, Guida, & Cestari, 2011;Griffiths, Smith, & Paron, 2011;Kneisel, Lehmkuhl, Winkler, Tressel, & Schröder, 1998;Leser & Stäblein, 1985;Verstappen, 2011). The mapping symbology was selected to address the chronological and dynamic aspects of glacial geomorphology, following the mapping conventions developed for eastern New Zealand valley systems (Hyatt & Shulmeister, 2013).…”

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Glacial geomorphology of the Brabazon & Butler Downs, Rangitata Valley, South Island, New Zealand

2017

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The inland valleys of New Zealand's South Island were heavily glaciated during the last glacial cycle. Subsequent fluvial incision has eroded out glacial deposits from the valleys in many locations, making it difficult to reconstruct glacial dynamics and chronology. The Brabazon and Butler Downs lie in a fault-controlled intra-montaine basin that has been largely protected from fluvial erosion and the area contains extensive evidence for multiple glacial margins. This paper presents a detailed glacial geomorphology map of the Brabazon and Butler Downs at a scale of 1:20,000. Glacial landforms have been mapped and subdivided into three main zones: an upper zone distinguished by a flight of kame terraces, a middle zone containing kettles and meltwater channels, and a lower zone of lateral moraines. The new map provides insight into former glacial environments in the region and provides a related framework for future paleoclimate reconstructions. ARTICLE HISTORY

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Nature and Aims of Geomorphological Mapping

Cited by 74 publications

References 64 publications

Near-surface deposits and hillslope evolution of the Adriatic piedmont of the Central Apennines (Feltrino Stream basin and minor coastal basins, Abruzzo, Italy)

Near-surface deposits and hillslope evolution of the Adriatic piedmont of the Central Apennines (Feltrino Stream basin and minor coastal basins, Abruzzo, Italy)

Geomorphology of the Curueño River headwaters, Cantabrian mountains (NW Spain)

Glacial geomorphology of the Brabazon & Butler Downs, Rangitata Valley, South Island, New Zealand

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