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Environmental Geomorphology is an anthology of contemporary trend of research on multitudinal aspects of applied geomorphology by more than thirty distinguished scholars of the discipline. The contributors of this volume have provided a vast canvas covering various aspects of environmental geomorphology, environmental hazards and role of remote sensing technology in land resource evaluation and conservation. The volume is profusely illustrated with maps diagrams, photographs and tables. The text of the book is commanded by scholars in geography, geology, environmental studies, pedology and military science and thus the book will be of immense use to planners and all concern. About the Author Professor H.S. Sharma (b. 1945) holds post graduate and doctoral degrees in geography from the University of Saugar, Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Sharma is a widely travelled geographer across U.K, Germany, Holland, Canada and Norway and has over seventy papers and a dozen books to his credit. Professor Sharma has supervised nearly two dozen Ph. D. s on geomorphology, environmental studies, desertification, soil erosion, ecological aspects and sustainable development. Professor Sharma has successfully conducted several research projects sponsored by U.G.C., Ministry of Environment and forests, New Delhi, DRDO and NORAD, Norway. Founder Member of many national and international bodies and associations Professor Sharma has made a significant contribution to the development of geomorphology and environmental studies in India. Recipient of U.G.C., Career Award in 1979, Dr. Sharma is a Professor of Geography and Director, Indira Gandhi Centre for Human Ecology, Environment and Population studies, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.