Geomorphological Landscapes of the World - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Geomorphological Landscapes of the World write by Piotr Migon. This book was released on 2010-01-22. Geomorphological Landscapes of the World available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Physical landscapes are one of the most fascinating facets of our Planet, which tell stories about the evolution of the surface of the Earth. This book provides up-to-date information about the geomorphology of the selected ‘classic’ sites from around the world and shows the variety of geomorphological landscapes as moulded by different sets of processes acting over different timescales, from millions of years to days. The volume is written by nearly fifty geomorphologists from more than twenty countries who for many years have researched some of the unique sceneries on the planet. The thirty six chapters present each continent of the world. They describe landscapes of different origin, so that the reader can learn about the complexity of processes behind the sceneries. This is a useful reference book, linking geomorphology with global initiatives focused on nature conservation.
Granite Landscapes of the World
Granite Landscapes of the World - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Granite Landscapes of the World write by Piotr Migon. This book was released on 2006-01-19. Granite Landscapes of the World available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Outcrops of granitic rocks cover a large proportion of the Earth's surface and host a range of spectacular landforms and landscapes, from extensive plains dotted by inselbergs to deeply dissected mountain ranges. They are often strikingly beautiful, but more importantly, they provide valuable insights into the mechanisms of geomorphic evolution both in the past and at present. The book offers a comprehensive view of the geomorphology of granite areas, examining individual landforms and their assemblages. Weathering processes, and the phenomenon of deep weathering in particular, are given much emphasis as these are fundamental to the understanding of the geomorphic evolution of granite areas. Granite landforms directly related to weathering, such as boulders, tors, inselbergs, and features of surface microrelief are examined in respect to their characteristics and origin. Patterns of slope evolution are shown in the context of both rock slopes and deeply weathered terrains. Granite geomorphology in the coastal, periglacial and glacial context is presented to show how the characteristics of granite control landform evolution in these specific environments. In the closing part a variety of geological controls is reviewed and their primacy over other factors is advocated, followed by an attempt to provide a typology of natural granite landscapes. Finally, certain specific ways of human transformation of granite landscapes are presented. The book will be useful to a range of earth science disciplines, including geomorphology, igneous petrology, engineering geology and soil science. Cultural geographers and people dealing with conservation of geological heritage should find it of interest. Examples from all parts of the world and extensive referencing ensure that it will act as an up-to-date guidebook to the fascinating world of granite geomorphology.
Landscapes and Geomorphology: A Very Short Introduction
Landscapes and Geomorphology: A Very Short Introduction - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Landscapes and Geomorphology: A Very Short Introduction write by Andrew Goudie. This book was released on 2010-08-26. Landscapes and Geomorphology: A Very Short Introduction available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Examining what landscape is, and how we use a range of ideas and techniques to study it, Andrew Goudie and Heather Viles demonstrate how geomorphologists have built on classic methods pioneered by some great 19th century scientists to examine our Earth.
Landscapes and Landforms of Colombia
Landscapes and Landforms of Colombia - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Landscapes and Landforms of Colombia write by Michel Hermelin. This book was released on 2015-09-26. Landscapes and Landforms of Colombia available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book provides an attractive and informative overview of Colombian landscapes and their geological evolution, including comprehensive descriptions of seventeen key selected sites in the country. It provides insight into the geomorphological diversity of Colombian landscapes characterized by climatic and topographic variation. The book covers the essence of the landscapes in the country: coastal features, mud volcanoes, desertic geoforms, snow covered peaks, active volcanoes, deeply incised canyons and subdesertic valleys. It contributes knowledge and understanding into Colombian landscapes and prospects.
Landscapes and Landforms of Turkey
Landscapes and Landforms of Turkey - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Landscapes and Landforms of Turkey write by Catherine Kuzucuoğlu. This book was released on 2019-01-08. Landscapes and Landforms of Turkey available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book on Turkish geomorphology offers location descriptions, based on their dynamics and evolution processes, including hydrology, tectonics, volcanism, slopes, coasts, ice/snow, and wind. It presents landforms as a result of evolution (Quaternary, Holocene, historic) and in relation to the elements determining and/or impacting this evolution (vegetation, soil, hydrology, geology, climate, sea level and human action) as well as the resulting landscapes. Richly illustrated with pictures from each site, including geomorphological maps and sections, it explains the risks associated with the geomorphological dynamics (on local and global scales), natural and/or cultural heritage (archaeology, prehistory, history, architectural specifications adapted to the landscape), as well as challenges for human society (endangered landscape, protection/conservation rules/statutes, posters/paintings.).
