Man-induced morphogenesis in the south-east of European USSR

Abstract

The paper states basic results of investigations into anthropogenic and technogenic morphogenesis in the SE European USSR. An evolution of characteristic natural-anthropogenic processes is considered, such as water and wind erosion, wave abrasion on water reservoirs banks, and also technogenic processes (mining, constructional works, land reclamation). Direct effect on natural processes and indirectly induced results are analysed. Some geotechnical (engineering) systems are outlined, the Volgograd and Aksarai (Astrakhan) ones are discussed in detail. Quantitative characteristics of technogenic morphogenesis are determined for the region for the first time.