Present state and prospects of the general theory of Soviet geomorphology

Abstract

The geomorphology is considered to be an independent science which had been developed on the basis of both geology and geography. The initial geomorphological paradigm is a view of the Earth's topography as a result from interaction of endogenous and exogenous forces. The geomorphology studies topographic elements differing in magnitude and genesis: geotectures, morphostructures, rnorphosculptures. An importance is emphasized of elaboration of the plates tectonics geomorphological aspects. A necessity is stated to develop a new strictly geomorphological terminology corresponding the present state of knowledge.