摘要：This report contains short information about the geomorphological field trip in Kerala State. Thefield trip was largely focused on various geomorphological and geoecological aspects of laterites and backwaterswhich dominate in landscape of Kerala. One of the main highlights of the field trip was to theexamination of type locality of laterite. Nearly 60% of the Kerala is covered by laterite or laterite-derivedmaterials, and lateritisation process dominates the landform development from the coast to foothills. Thesecond main highlights of the field trip was to the examination of backwaters which are a network of fivebig lakes (lagoons and estuaries) and rivers linked by natural and man-made canals.
关键词：cliff coast; laterite; Great Indian Escarpment; Western Ghats; Kerala
