Principles of classification of litho-cryogenic processes and phenomena

Abstract

Problems of systematization of litho-cryogenic processes and phenomena are dealt with, a new multistage classification is introduced, as well as new classifications of individual types, taking into account a number of quantitative and qualitative parameters. A new method of construction of general classification schemes is used, which allows to change them readily into several special classifications based on any of qualitative attributes. The stated principles and methods of classification may be applied to a number of geological and geomorphological processes and phenomena.