The Glacial and Periglacial Research Frontier: Where from Here?

Glacial and periglacial geomorphology have developed separately, despite their common interest in cold climate landforms and landscapes. Glacial geomorphologists work on larger scales, and focus on historical landform evolution and spatial landform-landscape systems. Periglacial geomorphologists are pursuing a reductionist approach, focusing on processes and geomorphological and biological process interactions. Current and future developments within glacial and periglacial geomorphology are driven by similar scientific questions and funding opportunities, arising from external forcing such as global warming, planetary sciences, and technological improvements. Interactions between glacial and periglacial processes are a focal point for further research, both for understanding terrestrial and Martian landscapes.