Connectivity in Geomorphology

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2 - Connectivity in Geomorphology

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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 April 2025

Ronald E. Pöppl ,

Anthony J. Parsons and

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Anthony Parsons and

Ronald Pöppl: Affiliation:
BOKU University Vienna
Anthony Parsons: Affiliation:
University of Sheffield
Saskia Keesstra: Affiliation:
Wageningen Universiteit, The Netherlands

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In this chapter, the history and development of the concept of connectivity in geomorphology is presented. It further provides an overview of connectivity terminology, the underlying concepts and identifies the benefits of connectivity thinking for geomorphological research and applications. We further pursue the question of whether connectivity can be considered as key concept in geomorphology and address general key challenges in using connectivity to understand complex geomorphic systems.

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