Elements of the surface landscape
Write a report that details elements of the surface landscape and larger scale tectonics for the project site. You will be asked to properly analyze a topographic
map in addition to historical data on regional earthquakes and volcanoes. You must explain all landscape features and describe how each element formed.
Further, you will be asked to detail aspects of the fluvial and tectonic landscape relative to the proposed human development and discuss how you came to your
conclusions. The materials needed for this milestone can be found in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course:
Final Project Historical Data
Final Project Walterville Topographic Map
Final Project Site Topographic Map
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
Identify any landscape features present on the topographic map that directly resulted from stream processes. Discuss how each feature formed over
time.
Analyze the stream floodplain and detail elements of erosion that could impact the surface development. Which areas of the proposed development
might be at risk? Why?
Detail tectonic elements present in the surface landscape using the topographic map.
Using the historical data, what tectonic features represent potential hazards in the area? Discuss the data relative to your conclusions.
How could the tectonic features affect the proposed development? How did you draw your conclusions?