Objectives
Recognition and interpretation of geomorphological phenomena in terms of erosion and sedimentation processes in the past and the present. Special emphasis will be given to (1) coastal processes and measures of coastal defence, (2) measuring flow and/or wave properties and morphological parameters in rivers and on sandy beaches and (3) morphological processes and landforms generated by glaciers during the past Ice Ages.
Content
- the glacial landforms in northern Germany, and their evolution in the Quaternary
- water management problems along the river Elbe, and the evolution of the Eider estuary before and after the construction of a storm surge barrier
- past and present day coastal processes near the inlets and tidal basins of the Danish Wadden islands and along the beaches of the west and north coasts of Jylland
- the coastal retreat of cliffs in push moraines in Jylland, plus the role of aeolian sand transport on cliff tops and in large dune areas
- the depositional and glacio-tectonic structures of the moraine and the morphology and internal sedimentary structure of raised beaches
- the present-day processes in a small meandering river in central Jylland
- pro glacial and glacial landforms in Denmark and their evolution in the Quaternary: the evolution of an impressive glacial landscape and the deposition in sandurs during the last Ice Age in Djørsland and on Fyn
- field exercises on a beach and in a small river, to learn measuring techniques, data analysis and mapping
Modes of instruction
10-day field trip, report, discussions.