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Australian Landscapes
Editor(s)
B. Pillans
B. Pillans
Australian National University, Australia
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Geological Society of London
Volume
346
Copyright:
Geological Society of London
© The Geological Society of London 2010, ISBN 978-1-86239-594-7$30
ISBN electronic:
9781862395947
ISBN print:
9781862393141
Publication date:
January 01, 2010
Australian Landscapes provides an up-to-date statement on the geomorphology of Australia. Karst, desert, bedrock rivers, coasts, submarine geomorphology, biogeomorphology and tectonics are all covered, aided by the latest geochronological techniques and remote sensing approaches. The antiquity and enduring geomorphological stability of the Australian continent are emphasized in several chapters, but the cutting-edge techniques used to establish that stability also reveal much complexity, including areas of considerable recent tectonic activity and a wide range of rates of landscape change.
Links to the biological sphere are explored, in relation both to the lengthy human presence on the continent and to a biota that resulted from Cenozoic aridification of the continent, dated using new techniques. New syntheses of glaciation in Tasmania, aridification in South Australia and aeolian activity all focus on Quaternary landscape evolution.
This major synthesis of Australian geomorphology is dedicated to Professor John Chappell (The Australian National University) and Professor Martin Williams (University of Adelaide).
Australian Landscapes
Editor(s): P. Bishop, B. Pillans
https://doi.org/10.1144/SP346
ISBN (print): 9781862393141
ISBN (electronic): 9781862395947
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Published: 2010
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Table of Contents
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Introduction: Australian geomorphology into the 21st centuryAuthor(s)Paul Bishop;Paul Bishop1School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, East Quadrangle,University of Glasgow,Glasgow G12 8QQ,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Brad PillansBrad Pillans2Research School of Earth Sciences,Australian National University,Canberra, ACT 0200,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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A theory (involving tropical cyclones) on the formation of coarse-grained sand beach ridges in NE AustraliaAuthor(s)Jonathan NottJonathan NottSchool of Earth and Environmental Sciences,James Cook University,Cairns,Australia(e-mail: [email protected])Search for other works by this author on:
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Sheltered sandy beaches of southwestern AustraliaAuthor(s)A. Travers;A. Travers1School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Building MOO4,University of Western Australia,35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:M. J. Eliot;M. J. Eliot2School of Environmental Systems Engineering, Building MO15,University of Western Australia,35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:I. G. Eliot;I. G. Eliot1School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Building MOO4,University of Western Australia,35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:M. JendrzejczakM. Jendrzejczak1School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Building MOO4,University of Western Australia,35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Are the Murray Canyons offshore southern Australia still active for sediment transport?Author(s)S. Schmidt;S. Schmidt1CNRS,UMR5805 EPOC, Avenue des Facultés, F-33405 Talence Cedex,France2Université de Bordeaux,UMR5805 EPOC, F-33405 Talence Cedex,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:P. De Deckker;P. De Deckker3Research School of Earth Sciences,The Australian National University,Canberra, ACT 0200,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:H. Etcheber;H. Etcheber1CNRS,UMR5805 EPOC, Avenue des Facultés, F-33405 Talence Cedex,France2Université de Bordeaux,UMR5805 EPOC, F-33405 Talence Cedex,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:S. CaradecS. Caradec2Université de Bordeaux,UMR5805 EPOC, F-33405 Talence Cedex,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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East Australian marine abrasion surfaceAuthor(s)Bruce G. Thom;Bruce G. ThomSchool of Geosciences,University of Sydney,Sydney, NSW 2006,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Jock B. Keene;Jock B. KeeneSchool of Geosciences,University of Sydney,Sydney, NSW 2006,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Peter J. Cowell;Peter J. CowellSchool of Geosciences,University of Sydney,Sydney, NSW 2006,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Marc DaleyMarc DaleySchool of Geosciences,University of Sydney,Sydney, NSW 2006,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Geoarchaeology in Australia: understanding human–environment interactionsAuthor(s)Simon J. Holdaway;Simon J. Holdaway1Department of Anthropology,University of Auckland,Private Bag, Auckland,New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on:Patricia C. FanningPatricia C. Fanning2Graduate School of the Environment,Macquarie University,Sydney, NSW 2109,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Ecogeomorphology in the Australian drylands and the role of biota in mediating the effects of climate change on landscape processes and evolutionAuthor(s)David DunkerleyDavid DunkerleySchool of Geography and Environmental Science,Monash University,Clayton, Victoria 3800,Australia(e-mail: [email protected])Search for other works by this author on:
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History of Australian aridity: chronology in the evolution of arid landscapesAuthor(s)Toshiyuki Fujioka;Toshiyuki Fujioka1Department of Nuclear Physics, Research School of Physics and Engineering,Australian National University,Canberra, ACT, 0200,Australia2Present address:Institute for Environmental Research,Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Lucas Heights, NSW, 2234,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:John ChappellJohn Chappell3Research School of Earth Sciences,Australian National University,Canberra, ACT, 0200,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Australian desert dunefields: formation and evolution in an old, flat, dry continentAuthor(s)Paul P. HessePaul P. HesseDepartment of Environment and Geography,Macquarie University,Sydney, NSW 2109,Australia(e-mail: [email protected])Search for other works by this author on:
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Advances in Quaternary studies in TasmaniaAuthor(s)Eric A. Colhoun;Eric A. Colhoun1Earth Sciences,University of Newcastle,Callaghan, NSW 2308,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Kevin Kiernan;Kevin Kiernan2School of Geography and Environmental Studies,University of Tasmania, Hobart, 7001,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Timothy T. Barrows;Timothy T. Barrows3Geography, College of Life and Environmental Sciences,University of Exeter,Exeter, EX4 4RJ,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Albert GoedeAlbert Goede2School of Geography and Environmental Studies,University of Tasmania, Hobart, 7001,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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‘Of droughts and flooding rains’: an alluvial loess record from central South Australia spanning the last glacial cycleAuthor(s)David Haberlah;David Haberlah1Geology & Geophysics, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences,University of Adelaide,Adelaide, SA 5005,Australia2Cooperative Research Centre for Landscape Environments and Mineral Exploration (CRCLEME), Geoscience Australia, Symonston, ACT 2609,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Peter Glasby;Peter Glasby3Geographical & Environmental Studies, School of Social Sciences,University of Adelaide,Adelaide, SA 5005,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Martin A. J. Williams;Martin A. J. Williams3Geographical & Environmental Studies, School of Social Sciences,University of Adelaide,Adelaide, SA 5005,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Steven M. Hill;Steven M. Hill1Geology & Geophysics, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences,University of Adelaide,Adelaide, SA 5005,Australia2Cooperative Research Centre for Landscape Environments and Mineral Exploration (CRCLEME), Geoscience Australia, Symonston, ACT 2609,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Frances Williams;Frances Williams4Archaeometry Laboratory, School of Chemistry & Physics,University of Adelaide,Adelaide, SA 5005,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Edward J. Rhodes;Edward J. Rhodes5Department of Environmental & Geographical Sciences,Manchester Metropolitan University,Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Victor Gostin;Victor Gostin1Geology & Geophysics, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences,University of Adelaide,Adelaide, SA 5005,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Anthony O'Flaherty;Anthony O'Flaherty6School of Land Information Management Systems, TAFE South Australia,O'Halloran Hill Campus, Adelaide, SA5158,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Geraldine E. JacobsenGeraldine E. Jacobsen7Institute for Environmental Research, ANSTO,PMB 1, Menai, NSW 2234,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Eroding Australia: rates and processes from Bega Valley to Arnhem LandAuthor(s)Arjun M. Heimsath;Arjun M. Heimsath1School of Earth and Space Exploration,Arizona State University,Tempe, AZ 85287,USASearch for other works by this author on:John Chappell;John Chappell2Research School of Earth Sciences,Australian National University,Canberra, ACT 0200,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Keith FifieldKeith Fifield3Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering,Australian National University,Canberra, ACT 0200,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Tectonic geomorphology of AustraliaAuthor(s)Mark C. Quigley;Mark C. Quigley1Department of Geological Sciences,University of Canterbury,Christchurch 8014,New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on:Dan Clark;Dan Clark2Geoscience Australia,GPO Box 378, Canberra, ACT, 2601,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Mike SandifordMike Sandiford3School of Earth Sciences,University of Melbourne,Melbourne, Victoria 3010,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Lithology and the evolution of bedrock rivers in post-orogenic settings: constraints from the high-elevation passive continental margin of SE AustraliaAuthor(s)Paul Bishop;Paul Bishop1School of Geographical and Earth Sciences,East Quadrangle, University of Glasgow,Glasgow G12 8QQ,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Geoff GoldrickGeoff Goldrick2School of Geography and Environmental Science,Monash University,Melbourne, VIC 3168,Australia3Present address:Coffs Harbour Senior College,Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Rethinking eastern Australian cavesAuthor(s)R. A. L. OsborneR. A. L. OsborneFaculty of Education and Social Work,University of Sydney,Sydney, NSW 2006,Australia(e-mail: [email protected])Search for other works by this author on:
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Oxygen-isotope dating the Yilgarn regolithAuthor(s)Allan. R. Chivas;Allan. R. Chivas1GeoQuEST Research Centre, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences,University of Wollongong,NSW 2522,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Julius. R. AtlhophengJulius. R. Atlhopheng1GeoQuEST Research Centre, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences,University of Wollongong,NSW 2522,Australia2Present address:Department of Environmental Sciences,University of Botswana,Private Bag 0022, Gabarone,BotswanaSearch for other works by this author on:
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