Scheme of Landform Development Simulation and Example of Run

Abstract

 The purpose of this paper is to describe the scheme of a landform development simulation, to explain the fundamental equations used for the main geomorphic processes in slope, river, and shoreline, and to present some results from an example of a run under virtual conditions. It is not possible to assess the results against real landform changes over geologic time. But, the simulated landforms at 110 Kyr after Present take on credibility as illustrated by the example in this paper. Geomorphologically irrational or extraordinary forms do not appear in the simulation. The author argues that the scheme of the simulation and the algorithms used for the geomorphic processes are appropriate.