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1 Chapter 13 Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement
Geosystems 5e An Introduction to Physical Geography Robert W. Christopherson Charlie Thomsen

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

4 Landmass Denudation Geomorphic Models of Landform Development
Dynamic Equilibrium View of Landforms  

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

6 Slope Mechanics and Form
Figure 13.3

7 Regolith, Soil, and Parent Materials
Figure 13.5

8 Physical Weathering Figure 13.7 Figure 13.8

9 Exfoliation in Granite
Figure

10 Chemical Weathering

11 Physical weathering on Mt. Whitney in background
Chemical weathering on Alabama Hills in foreground Figure

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

13 Karst and Limestone Regions
Figure

14 Sinkhole and Tower Karst
Figure Figure

15 Cavern Features Figure

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

17 Madison River Landslide
Figure

18 Mass Movement Classes Figure

19 Soil Creep Figure

20 Solifluction Figure

21 Rockfall Figure 13.9

22 Debris Avalanche Figure

23 Geosystems 5e An Introduction to Physical Geography
End of Chapter 13 Geosystems 5e An Introduction to Physical Geography Robert W. Christopherson Charlie Thomsen


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