Landforms of the Earth: An Illustrated Guide

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This is a highly illustrated book with each landform being described with the following structure: (1) Main characteristics, including geometric, morphometric and sedimentological features. (2) Genetic processes and controlling factors. (3) Different typologies if applicable. (4) Additional comments related to various relevant aspects such us environmental implications or geographical distribution. Image visualization of landforms is essential for learning geomorphology and stimulating the interest in this field-based subject; a picture is worth a thousand words. Consequently, the book constitutes a valuable educational resource for every university student enrolled in courses related with earth surface processes and landforms (e.g. Geomorphology, Physical Geography, Geology, Geohazards, Environmental Sciences.). The book is also attractive to travellers and people keen on nature who want to know about the terminology and origin of the landforms they encounter in their trips. In many cases, the geomorphological features constitute the main asset of first-class protected areas (e.g., UNESCO World Heritage Sites, National Parks).

Author(s): Francisco GutiƩrrez, Mateo GutiƩrrez (auth.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Year: 2016

Language: English
Pages: XIV, 270
Tags: Geomorphology; Geology; Geoecology/Natural Processes

Front Matter....Pages i-xiv
Introduction....Pages 1-2
Structural Landforms....Pages 3-19
Tectonic Landforms....Pages 21-33
Volcanic Landforms....Pages 35-57
Karst Landforms....Pages 59-101
Granite Landforms....Pages 103-109
Weathering Landforms....Pages 111-126
Slope Movements....Pages 127-154
Fluvial Landforms....Pages 155-176
Coastal Landforms....Pages 177-197
Glacial Landforms....Pages 199-220
Periglacial Landforms....Pages 221-235
Desert and Aeolian Landforms....Pages 237-259
Back Matter....Pages 261-270