Effects of Geology Landform Processes on Construction
Geology and landform processes are essential to the human endeavors of city and location planning, building and construction, and transportation. They represent a significant challenge for urban planners, designers, architects and the construction industry, especially in the context of population and urban growth, and the associated requirement for houses, offices, shops, factories and roads. ... While not necessarily evident at the surface, Earth’s underlying geology hides many characteristics than can be potentially destructive and hazardous to human life. Thorough knowledge, understanding, and respect for Earth and its physical geography and landform processes are critical to our safety and overall existence in order to ensure that future development meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.