Theoretical and methodical premises of the geomorphological prognosis

Abstract

A series of problems not yet settled exists in the geomorphological prognosis. Those are considered in the paper: problem of prognostic model ling, character and special features of the time f actor, specific correlation of the development controlled by external and internal factors, assessment of importance and significance of conceptual approach, problem of integrated geographic approach and automation of the process (more precisely - construction of geographic information systems aimed at prognosis)