TO THE HIERARCHY OF GEOMORPHOLOGIC SYSTEMS FROM THE ANGLE OF THEIR ORGANIZATION

E. A. Likhacheva; D. A. Timofeyev

doi:10.15356/0435-4281-2007-4-3-8

TO THE HIERARCHY OF GEOMORPHOLOGIC SYSTEMS FROM THE ANGLE OF THEIR ORGANIZATION

E. A. Likhacheva, D. A. Timofeyev

https://doi.org/10.15356/0435-4281-2007-4-3-8

Abstract

Geomorphologic system is a complex of elements and forms of relief, inseparably connected by flows of matter and energy - morphologically, morpholithologically and genetically. An aggregate of these connections provides stable functioning and development of geomorphic system, its structural unity, orderliness, or arrangement, in space and time. Authors distinguish three hierarchical levels (of conformation or integration - aggregation): global (conglomeration), regional (aggregation), and local (integrity). The distinct laws of relief formation and evolution act on each level (illustrated by Goby relief). The nomenclative geomorphology hierarchy and its scheme are considered.

Keywords

Geomorphologic system, organization

About the Authors

E. A. Likhacheva

Institute of Geography RAS, Moscow
Russian Federation
Laboratory of geomorphology

D. A. Timofeyev

Institute of Geography RAS, Moscow
Russian Federation
Laboratory of geomorphology

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For citations:

Likhacheva E.A., Timofeyev D.A. TO THE HIERARCHY OF GEOMORPHOLOGIC SYSTEMS FROM THE ANGLE OF THEIR ORGANIZATION. Geomorfologiya. 2007;(4):3-8. https://doi.org/10.15356/0435-4281-2007-4-3-8