The theory of dynamic equilibrium in geomorphology

Authors

  • Marisa Matos Fierz Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas. Departamento de Geografia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2179-0892.geousp.2015.107614

Keywords:

Geomorphology. Dynamic equilibrium. Geography. Environmental sensitivity. Thermodynamic.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to explain and better understanding, in all its complexity, the theory of dynamic equilibrium, which has been used in geography long time. Many derivations are found, many associations are made, however, the real intent for which it was created is not mentioned, much less explained clearly and objectively even by the author himself quotes the theory of dynamic equilibrium Hack (1960). What lies are usually subjectivities on the conditions of dynamic equilibrium related to changes of elements on the surface, but little about the object for which it was designed, ie relief. However, it isn’t intended here to exhaust the subject nor assess whether the terms are correct or not, but return to a theory so important to the development of science geomorphology. 

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Author Biography

  • Marisa Matos Fierz, Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas. Departamento de Geografia

    Doutora em Geografia Física - Geomorfologia pelo Departamento de Geografia da FFLCH - Universidade de São Paulo.

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Published

2015-12-06

How to Cite

FIERZ, Marisa Matos. The theory of dynamic equilibrium in geomorphology. GEOUSP Espaço e Tempo (Online), São Paulo, Brasil, v. 19, n. 3, p. 605–629, 2015. DOI: 10.11606/issn.2179-0892.geousp.2015.107614. Disponível em: https://revistas.usp.br/geousp/article/view/107614.. Acesso em: 4 jan. 2026.