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Zenodo
2025
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17841334 |
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- This paper explores the complex and often overlooked geomorphic interactions at the convergence of glacial, karst, and fluvial-coastal systems. Traditional geomorphological studies often focus on these systems in isolation, yet their increasing spatial and temporal overlap, particularly under anthropogenic climate change, gives rise to novel landforms and hydrological pathways. We propose a framework for understanding these unforeseen convergences, emphasizing the feedback loops and emergent properties that defy simple additive models. Glacial meltwater influx can dramatically alter karst hydrology and speleogenesis, while sea-level fluctuations directly influence coastal karst aquifers and fluvial sediment dynamics. Conversely, the structural controls of karst landscapes can dictate ice flow paths, and the dynamic nature of fluvial systems acts as a conduit and modifier for both glacial outwash and karst-derived sediments. The methodology involves a multi-proxy approach combining remote sensing, hydrological modeling, geochronological dating, and detailed field observations to decipher the intricate spatial and temporal evolution of these coupled systems. The results highlight how these interactions generate unique geomorphic signatures, including glacio-karst landforms, submarine karst features influenced by glacial melt, and modified estuarine environments. The discussion underscores the implications for understanding landscape evolution, assessing geohazards, and managing water resources in vulnerable regions. This study argues for a more integrated, interdisciplinary approach to geomorphological research, acknowledging the escalating complexity of Earth's surface processes in a rapidly changing world.