Geomorphological slope faces and their mapping (South Sakhalin as an example)

Abstract

The principle of distinction, classification and mapping of elementary morphologic facies of mountain slopes is founded using the Southern Sikhote-Alin as an example. The classification is based on morphological parameters, mainly the degree of the slopes. Elementary slopes of certain degree and with certain actual process are considered as geomorphologic faces. Eventually by the large-scale mapping the system of elementary territorial units may be revealed. These units differ from each other by their gradient, morphodynamics and genesis.