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Geomorphological mapping is a relatively young branch of geomorphology. Whereas geological mapping began to develop in the mid-19th century, the development of geomorphological mapping proper did not start until after World War II. Its development took place mostly in Europe, Japan and Canada.
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Oya, M. (2001). Geomorphological Studies in Europe. In: Applied Geomorphology for Mitigation of Natural Hazards. Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research, vol 15. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0961-4_2
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