Present Day Geomorphic Processes as Key to the Reconstruction of Quaternary Landform History in the Thar Desert

Most of the studies on the Quaternary landform evolution in the Thar are devoted to broad morphological processes, the changing climate and absolute daring of different episodes of sedimentation. Reconstruction of actual sequence of events which led to the development of many present day forms and the role of neotectonism have received relatively less attention. The author, during his traverses in the desert, came across certain evidences to suggest that a knowledge of present day process - form interactions may provide significant clues to the possible past processes. A few examples have been cited.