Lewin, John and Macklin, Mark G. (2014) Marking time in Geomorphology: should we try to formalise an Anthropocene definition? Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 39 (1). pp. 133-137. ISSN 0197-9337
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| Item Type: | Article |
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| Item Status: | Live Archive |
Abstract
The value of a formally defined Anthropocene for geomorphologists is discussed. Human impacts have been diachronistic, multifaceted and episodic, as demonstrated by the record of alluvial deposition in the UK. Rather than boxing time into discrete eras or periods, modern research uses calendar dates and multiple dating techniques to explore co-trajectories for a range of human impacts. Despite the value of 'The Anthropocene' as an informal concept and as a prompt to useful debate, arriving at a single, generally acceptable formal definition is impractical, and has some disadvantages. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
| Keywords: | Alluvium, Anthropocene, Dating techniques, Formal definition, Human impact, Geomorphology, Earth sciences, alluvial deposit, anthropogenic effect, deposition, geomorphology, United Kingdom, NotOAChecked |
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| Subjects: | F Physical Sciences > F840 Physical Geography |
| Divisions: | College of Science > School of Geography |
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| ID Code: | 25036 |
| Deposited On: | 25 Nov 2016 21:37 |
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