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Historical records and geomorphological events: The 1771 ‘eruption’ of Solway Moss

McEwen, Lindsey J.; Withers, Charles W.J.

Authors

Lindsey McEwen Lindsey.Mcewen@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Environmental Management

Charles W.J. Withers



Abstract

A number of authors have pointed to the value of historical evidence in understanding change in the physical environment. This paper examines historical evidence for the 1771 ‘eruption’ or bog burst of Solway Moss in north-west England. A range of contemporary evidence is examined to recreate this high-magnitude/low-frequency extreme geomorphological event. In conclusion, the paper calls for the circumspect treatment of historical evidence in reconstructing such events. © 1989 The Scottish Geographical Society.

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 1989
Journal Scottish Geographical Magazine
Print ISSN 0036-9225
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Volume 105
Issue 3
Pages 149-157
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/14702548908554428
Keywords bog bursts, magnitude and frequency, historical evidence,
Solway Moss
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1111885
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14702548908554428