Lewin, John and Macklin, Mark (2013) Marking time in geomorphology: should we try to formalise an Anthropocene definition? Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 39 (1). pp. 133-137. ISSN 1096-9837
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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.
Additional Information: | The final published version of this article can be accessed online at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/esp.3484 |
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Keywords: | Anthropocene, alluvium, human impacts |
Subjects: | F Physical Sciences > F840 Physical Geography F Physical Sciences > F810 Environmental Geography |
Divisions: | College of Science > School of Geography |
ID Code: | 31598 |
Deposited On: | 13 Aug 2018 14:35 |
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