About the Book

Geomorphology, a branch of Earth Sciences deals with the study of earth’s configuration and includes description of surface relief features, their spatial variability, the materials constituting them, the processes which govern formation and modification of landforms and evolution of the landscape. It is an interface between the natural processes leading to development of landscapes and human interventions and helps in understanding the future challenges on the surface of the earth.
This book is a result of suggestions received from large number of teachers, students and professionals in the field of geomorphology. It incorporates geological perspective in systematic treatment of landforms and processes in a structured manner for better understanding with examples from India so that the readers are able to appreciate and assimilate the knowledge for proper understanding and usage.
It is targeted as a textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Geology, Geography, Environmental Sciences and Civil Engineering of Indian universities and also for advanced data-base seekers at various levels.
Unique features:
•    the book is well-structured and covers all major topics of landform-study related processes and products, with illustrative figures and data-studded tables,
•    the generally descriptive aspect is separated as far as possible into points and subpoints to facilitate improved assimilation by the readers,
•    cites Indian examples with which one may be more familiar and may arouse more interest,
•    contains discussion around Indian examples such as Pleistocene glaciations, Indian delta, etc. and
•    authored by experts who bring in various perspectives in treatment of the subject matter to promote better appreciation and assimilation.

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Contents

•    Introduction
•    Geomorphic Subdivisions of India
•    Slopes and Mass Movements
•    Tectonic and Igneous Landforms
•    Weathering
•    Soils
•    Glaciers
•    Streams/Rivers
•    Oceans and Seas
•    Lakes
•    Groundwaters and Karsts
•    Deserts

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About the Author / Editor

V.K. Verma, former Professor, Department of Geology, University of Delhi, Delhi is a well-respected expert in the field of Geomorphology, Sedimentology and Environmental Geology. He is regarded as pioneer in river and basin morphometry and has made significant contributions to the field of Geomorphology and Applied Geomorphology. His research had opened new vistas of research activity in medicinal geology. He has published over 125 research articles, three original textbooks and edited seven books/monographs. He held several visiting assignments in the USA, France, Russia, Nepal, etc. He has supervised 20 PhD and 10 MPhil students who are well placed in India and abroad. In his honour, Earth System Sciences published a two volume set in 2009 which was very well received. Verma’s work has been cited by Dr D.N. Wadia, in Monograph Central Asia Desiccation. He is Fellow, National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad. 

Devesh Walia is presently Head of Department of Geology, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong. He has teaching, research and administrative experience of over three decades. His basic area of expertise is hydrogeology, structure and tectonics of NE Indian region. He has many research papers in reputed national and international journals to his credit.

Benidhar Deshmukh is a Professor of Geology in the School of Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. He has over 25 years of research and teaching experience. His research interests lie in the application of geospatial technologies for understanding geo-environmental processes and natural resources management, and also in geoscience and geospatial education.

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