Morpholithogenetic line in dynamic geomorphology

Abstract

The morpholithogenetic line is based on multi-discipline studies of the relief' s morphology, of the composition of the material the relief is built of, the material' s movements and the energy required for the relief formation. It is necessary to distinguish between morpholithogenesis and morphopetrogenesis. The lithological-minetalogical analysis of loose sediments is considered with a view to assessment of the relief's dynamics and genesis. The authors stress the fact that sedimentary sequences always retain «memory» of different morphogenetic phases. Problems are discussed how the results of dynamic geomorphology can be applied to ecological purposes.