Robert W. Christopherson Charlie Thomsen Chapter 13 Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement.

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Robert W. Christopherson Charlie Thomsen Chapter 13 Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

Landmass Denudation Weathering Processes Karst Topography and Landscapes Mass Movement Processes Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

Dynamic Equilibrium View of Landforms Slopes Landmass Denudation

Slope Mechanics and Form Figure 13.3

Slope Mechanics and Form Figure 13.3

Factors Influencing Weathering Processes Physical Weathering Processes Chemical Weathering Processes Weathering Processes

Regolith, Soil, and Parent Materials Figure 13.4

Frost Action in Shattered Granite Figure 13.5

Joint-Block Separation Figure 13.6

Shattered Rock Debris, Rock Slide Figure 13.7

Physical Weathering in Sandstone Figure 13.8

Exfoliation in Granite Figure 13.9

Exfoliation in Granite Figure 13.9

Chemical Weathering Figure 13.10

Spheroidal Weathering Figure 13.11

Oxidation Figure 13.12

Dissolution of Limestone Figure 13.13

Formation of Karst Lands Covered with Sinkholes Caves and Caverns Karst Topography and Landscapes

Karst and Limestone Regions Figure 13.14

Sinkhole Figure 13.16

Sinkhole Figure 13.18

Tower Karst Figure 13.19

Cavern Features Figure 13.20

Mass Movement Mechanics Classes of Mass Movements Human-Induced Mass Movements (Scarification) Mass Movement Processes

Madison River Landslide Figure 13.21

Mass-Movement Classes Figure 13.22

Debris Avalanche Figure 13.25

Soil Creep Figure 13.28

Scarification Figure 13.29

Robert W. Christopherson Charlie Thomsen Geosystems 7e An Introduction to Physical Geography End of Chapter 13