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651-4134-00L 6 Credits MSC D-ERDW
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Tectonic Geomorphology

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Picotti, Dr. Eric Deal
Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. Due to the Coronavirus situation only the lecture part of the course can be completed in Spring Semester 2020. The field course will only take place in 2021.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:46

Abstract

Course covers the theory and applications of tectonic geomorphology. Topics include the landscape response to an earthquake, use of fluvial terraces and other geomorphic markers to map uplift, methods of dating surfaces and landscapes, topographic evolution over active structures and landscape evolution of active mountain ranges. Methods include field mapping, DEM analysis and computer modeling.

Objective

To learn theoretical and practical aspects of modern tectonic geomorphology. Field course, classroom and computer-based analysis will be combined to provide hands-on experience with geomorphic data, analysis and modeling techniques. We will work as a group to address the practical questions regarding evidence for recent deformation of the northern Apennines as an integrated field and modeling study. We will learn to use a variety of geomorphic and tectonic data to map uplift rates and patterns and use this to infer subsurface faulting kinematics.

Content

Course includes a lecture component (in second half-semester) and a 9 day fieldtrip. Students should register for both components. Fieldtrip will involve collecting field data from active structures in the Northern Apennines. Lecture component will include theoretical background and analysis of data collected during fieldtrip.

Resources

Literature

Required Textbook: Tectonic Geomorphology, Burbank and Anderson, Blackwell.

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Tectonic geomorphology lecture and field course are graded together

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Tectonic Geomorphology
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (NO E 39)
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG E 26.1)
28 h semesterly
practical/laboratory course Tectonic Geomorphology: Field Course
Field course will only take place in 2021 due to the Coronavirus situation.
No time listed 80 h semesterly

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