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Landscapes and Landforms of Portugal

Gonçalo Vieira,José Luís Zêzere,Carla Mora
Landscapes and Landforms of Portugal Book PDF

Author : Gonçalo Vieira,José Luís Zêzere,Carla Mora
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319036408

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Landscapes and Landforms of Portugal by Gonçalo Vieira,José Luís Zêzere,Carla Mora Pdf

Landforms and Landscapes of Portugal brings together contributions from 47 authors, presenting a thorough overview of the main highlights of the landscape of Portugal’s mainland. The book, which is a tribute to Professor António de Brum Ferreira, first President of the Portuguese Association of Geomorphologists and former Professor at the University of Lisbon, is organized in five parts: a) Geomorphological setting, dynamics and hazards, b) Coasts, c) Mountains and valleys, d) Urban areas and e) The Portuguese UNESCO Geoparks. This is the first book ever to concentrate on the geomorphology of Portugal and is a benchmark for Portuguese geomorphology

Landforms and Landscapes of Portugal

Gonçalo Vieira,Zêzere José Luís
Landforms and Landscapes of Portugal Book PDF

Author : Gonçalo Vieira,Zêzere José Luís
Publisher : Springer
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319036424

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Landforms and Landscapes of Portugal by Gonçalo Vieira,Zêzere José Luís Pdf

The book brings together contributions from over 35 Portuguese geomorphologists, presenting a thorough overview of the main highlights of the landscape of Portugal's mainland, Azores and Madeira. The book, which is a tribute to Professor António de Brum Ferreira, first President of the Portuguese Association of Geomorphologists and former Professor at the University of Lisbon, who passed away in January 2013, is organized in 3 parts: a) Introduction, which presents a general framework of the physical geography of Portugal, b) Geomorphological landscapes, presenting ca. 30 short papers with regional focus on key geomorphological areas, c) Applied geomorphology, providing an updated vision on the protection of geomorphological heritage with a focus on geoparks, as well as on Geomorphological hazards in Portugal. This first book ever to concentrate on the geomorphology of Portugal will surely become a benchmark for Portuguese geomorphology.

Landscapes and Landforms of Brazil

Bianca Carvalho Vieira,André Augusto Rodrigues Salgado,Leonardo José Cordeiro Santos
Landscapes and Landforms of Brazil Book PDF

Author : Bianca Carvalho Vieira,André Augusto Rodrigues Salgado,Leonardo José Cordeiro Santos
Publisher : Springer
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401780230

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Landscapes and Landforms of Brazil by Bianca Carvalho Vieira,André Augusto Rodrigues Salgado,Leonardo José Cordeiro Santos Pdf

This book presents Brazil as a country of continental dimensions. Its territory has a large variety of rock types, geological structures and climates. The country has a large variety of landscapes, such as the humid plains of the Amazon River, the dry plateaus of the semi-arid region or the subtropical mountains of the southern region. On the coast, some plateaus and mountains, like the Serra do Mar Mountain range, formed a significant barrier front to access the hinterland of Brazil. On the other side of these coastal plateaus and mountains, there is a large collection of other plateaus, mountains, plains and depressions little altered by human interference. Thus, Brazil has a unique variety of different landscapes and extraordinary geomorphological sites. The book invites readers to learn more about the beautiful Brazilian landscapes, their complexity and vastness.

Landscapes and Landforms of Colombia

Michel Hermelin
Landscapes and Landforms of Colombia Book PDF

Author : Michel Hermelin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319118000

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Landscapes and Landforms of Colombia by Michel Hermelin Pdf

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 Italy

Mauro Soldati,Mauro Marchetti
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Author : Mauro Soldati,Mauro Marchetti
Publisher : Springer
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319261942

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Landscapes and Landforms of Italy by Mauro Soldati,Mauro Marchetti Pdf

The book deals with the most striking landscapes and landforms of Italy. Attention is given to landform diversity and landscape evolution through time which has been controlled by very diverse geological conditions and dramatic climate changes that have characterized the Italian peninsula and islands since the end of the last glaciation. In addition, various examples of human impact on the landscape are presented. Landscapes and Landforms of Italy contains more than thirty case studies of a multitude of Italian geographical landmarks. The topics and sites described in this book range from the Alpine glaciers to the Etna and Vesuvius volcanoes, taking into account the most representative fluvial, coastal, gravity-induced, karst and structural landscapes of the country. Chapters on the geomorphological landmarks of the cities of Rome and Venice are also included. The book provides the readers with the opportunity to explore the variety of Italian landscapes and landforms through informative texts illustrated with several color maps and photos. This book will be relevant to scientists, scholars and any readers interested in geology, physical geography, geomorphology, landscape tourism, geoheritage and environmental protection.

Landscapes and Landforms of Ethiopia

Paolo Billi
Landscapes and Landforms of Ethiopia Book PDF

Author : Paolo Billi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401780261

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Landscapes and Landforms of Ethiopia by Paolo Billi Pdf

This book provides a succinct but comprehensive presentation of key geomorphological locations and topics including information about geomorphological heritage and maps to visit the most important sites. Apart from often being remarkably scenic, landscapes reveal stories that often can be traced back in time tens of million years and include unique events. This is particularly true for Ethiopia where spectacular examples of different landforms are present. Its geomorphology varies from highlands, marked by high volcanoes and incised by deep river gorges, to the rift valley lakes endorheic systems and the below sea level lowlands with characteristic landscapes which are unique in the world. Landscapes and Landforms of Ethiopia highlights all these topics including essential information about geology and tectonic framework, past and present climate, hydrology, geographical regions and long-term geomorphological history. It is a highly informative book, providing insight for readers with an interest in geography and geomorphology.

Landscapes and Landforms of France

Monique Fort,Marie-Françoise André
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Author : Monique Fort,Marie-Françoise André
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400770225

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Landscapes and Landforms of France by Monique Fort,Marie-Françoise André Pdf

The Landforms and Landscapes of France provides an informative and attractive overview of the most scenic landscapes of France. The geodiversity of France is emphasized, for example the glacial landscapes of the Mont-Blanc Massif, the volcanoes of the French Massif Central, the chalk cliffs and sand dunes of the Atlantic coast, the granitic landscapes of Corsica or the lagoons and coral reefs of French Polynesia. The objectives are to provide the reader with an enjoyable and informative description of the selected sites within their regional geographical and geological settings; to offer an up-to-date survey of the evolution of France's landscape; and to give additional information on the cultural value of the selected sites wherever appropriate (prehistoric paintings, legends related to sites, famous vineyards, etc.). The book is a richly illustrated reference work that makes accessible for the first time a wealth of information currently scattered among many national and regional journals. It will be of benefit to earth scientists, environmental scientists, tourism geographers and conservationists

Landscapes and Landforms of Hungary

Dénes Lóczy
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Author : Dénes Lóczy
Publisher : Springer
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319089973

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Landscapes and Landforms of Hungary by Dénes Lóczy Pdf

This volume is the first comprehensive description of the most spectacular landforms of Hungary. It is a richly illustrated book which presents a collection of significant sites, capturing the geodiversity of Hungarian landscapes. The Landscapes and Landforms of Hungary discusses the effects of geomorphological features to the landscape, such as volcanism, weathering, fluvial or aeolian erosion, karst formation, gravitational movements, and others. The importance of the conservation of geomorphological heritage is underlined, as well as the importance of geomorphological heritage and conservation. This book can be used for undergraduate and graduate courses in geomorphology, physical geography, hydrogeography, and nature conservation. It will be of benefit to environmental scientists, geomorphologists, conservationists, among others.

Landscapes and Landforms of England and Wales

Andrew Goudie,Piotr Migoń
Landscapes and Landforms of England and Wales Book PDF

Author : Andrew Goudie,Piotr Migoń
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030389574

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Landscapes and Landforms of England and Wales by Andrew Goudie,Piotr Migoń Pdf

This book presents the geomorphological diversity of England and Wales. These regions are characterised by an extraordinary range of landforms and landscapes, reflecting both the occurrence of many different rock types and drastic climatic changes over the last few million years, including ice sheet expansion and decay. The book begins by providing the geological and geomorphological context needed in order to understand this diversity in a relatively small area. In turn, it presents nearly thirty case studies on specific landscapes and landforms, all of which are landmarks in the territory discussed. These include the famous coastal cliffs and landslides, granite tors of Dartmoor, formerly glaciated mountains of Snowdonia and the Lake District, karst of Yorkshire, and many others. The geomorphology of London and the Thames is also included. Providing a unique reference guide to the geomorphology of England and Wales, the book is lavishly illustrated with diagrams, colour maps and photos, and written in an easy-to-read style. The contributing authors are distinguished geomorphologists with extensive experience in research, writing and communicating science to the public. The book will not only be of interest to geoscientists, but will also benefit specialists in landscape research, geoconservation, tourism and environmental protection.

Landscapes and Landforms of Slovakia

Milan Lehotský,Martin Boltižiar
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Author : Milan Lehotský,Martin Boltižiar
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030892937

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Landscapes and Landforms of Slovakia by Milan Lehotský,Martin Boltižiar Pdf

Landscapes and Landforms of the Slovakia provides an attractive physiographical overview of the most prominent landscapes of Slovakia and the distinctive landforms associated with them. It describes the main driving factors leading to their evolution and importance for geoconservation and geotourism. The richly illustrated book provides the reader with enjoyable and informative descriptions of the selected sites within their regional geographical and geological settings range from the Tatras Mts. with glacially shaped relief as the highest region in the Carpahians to caves and lowlands taking into account fluvial, gravity-induced, karst and structural landscapes of the Slovakia. The book is organized in 3 parts: a) Introduction, which presents a general framework of the physical geography of Slovakia, b) Geomorphological landscapes, presenting papers dealing with key geomorphological areas, resp. landforms, c) Geoheritage and landscape protection, providing an updated vision on the geomorphological/geological heritage sites and landscape protection policy in Slovakia. The book will be relevant to scientists, scholars and any readers interested in geomorphology, geology, physical geography, geoheritage, landscape tourism and environmental protection. It can be also used for undergraduate and graduate courses in Earth and environmental sciences.

Landscapes and Landforms of the Czech Republic

Tomáš Pánek,Jan Hradecký
Landscapes and Landforms of the Czech Republic Book PDF

Author : Tomáš Pánek,Jan Hradecký
Publisher : Springer
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319275376

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Landscapes and Landforms of the Czech Republic by Tomáš Pánek,Jan Hradecký Pdf

The book aims to present the unique geomorphological landscapes of the Czech Republic. The geomorphic uniqueness of this country benefits from the proximity to two distinct European geological domains: the old cratonized Bohemian Massif and the relatively young Tertiary fold and thrust belt of the Western Carpathians. Landscapes and Landforms of the Czech Republic introduces general physiographical characteristics of the landscape and presents the main driving factors leading to the evolution of the present landscape. The book contains twenty two chapters describing the most interesting geomorphic landscapes of the Czech Republic. The selection of individual landscapes was based on visual exceptionality (e.g. sandstone landscapes of the Northern Bohemia), scientific importance (e.g. patterned grounds in the Sudetic Mountains) and historical relevance (e.g. mining of the Nízký and Hrubý Jeseník Mountains). The final chapters of the book discuss the protection of geomorphic heritage in the Czech Republic.

Landscapes and Landforms of Western Canada

Olav Slaymaker
Landscapes and Landforms of Western Canada Book PDF

Author : Olav Slaymaker
Publisher : Springer
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319445953

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Landscapes and Landforms of Western Canada by Olav Slaymaker Pdf

This is the only book to focus on the geomorphological landscapes of Canada West. It outlines the little-appreciated diversity of Canada’s landscapes, and the nature of the geomorphological landscape, which deserves wider publicity. Three of the most important geomorphological facts related to Canada are that 90% of its total area emerged from ice-sheet cover relatively recently, from a geological perspective; permafrost underlies 50% of its landmass and the country enjoys the benefits of having three oceans as its borders: the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Canada West is a land of extreme contrasts — from the rugged Cordillera to the wide open spaces of the Prairies; from the humid west-coast forests to the semi-desert in the interior of British Columbia and from the vast Mackenzie river system of the to small, steep, cascading streams on Vancouver Island. The thickest Canadian permafrost is found in the Yukon and extensive areas of the Cordillera are underlain by sporadic permafrost side-by-side with the never-glaciated plateaus of the Yukon. One of the curiosities of Canada West is the presence of volcanic landforms, extruded through the ice cover of the late Pleistocene and Holocene epochs, which have also left a strong imprint on the landscape. The Mackenzie and Fraser deltas provide the contrast of large river deltas, debouching respectively into the Arctic and Pacific oceans.

Landscapes and Landforms of South Africa

Stefan Grab,Jasper Knight
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Author : Stefan Grab,Jasper Knight
Publisher : Springer
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319035604

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Landscapes and Landforms of South Africa by Stefan Grab,Jasper Knight Pdf

This book presents a beautifully illustrated overview of the most prominent landscapes of South Africa and the distinctive landforms associated with them. It describes the processes, origins and the environmental significance of those landscapes, including their relationships to human activity of the past and present. The sites described in this book include, amongst others, the Blyde River Canyon, Augrabies Falls, Kruger National Park, Kalahari desert landscapes, the Great Escarpment, Sterkfontein caves and karst system, Table Mountain, Cape winelands, coastal dunes, rocky coasts, Boer War battlefield sites, and Vredefort impact structure. Landscapes and Landforms of South Africa provides a new perspective on South Africa’s scenic landscapes by considering their diversity, long and short term histories, and importance for geoconservation and geotourism. This book will be relevant to those interested in the geology, physical geography and history of South Africa, climate change and landscape tourism.

Multi-risk Interactions Towards Resilient and Sustainable Cities

Tiago Miguel Ferreira
Multi risk Interactions Towards Resilient and Sustainable Cities Book PDF

Author : Tiago Miguel Ferreira
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789819907458

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Multi-risk Interactions Towards Resilient and Sustainable Cities by Tiago Miguel Ferreira Pdf

For years, researchers have studied the risks of individual natural hazards in urban areas. However, the impact of multiple hazards has not yet received widespread attention in research and urban management practice, which is a significant gap in the current climate change context. This book aims to contribute to filling that gap by examining the process of identifying, assessing, and managing multi-hazard risks in urban areas. From identifying and assessing the vulnerability of the elements exposed to the impact of natural hazards, including earthquakes, floods, fires, and landslides, this book covers all the critical stages of multi-hazard risk assessment and management in a climate change context. The concepts and approaches discussed in the book are applied to the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, a dynamic and thriving metropolis, allowing readers to see those theories applied in a real setting. In addition to providing a solid theoretical foundation, this book offers practical guidelines for conducting risk assessment at the metropolitan scale, which makes it a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers interested in understanding and managing multi-hazard risks in urban areas.

Portugal

Charles F. Gritzner,Douglas A. Phillips
Portugal Book PDF

Author : Charles F. Gritzner,Douglas A. Phillips
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9781438105321

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Portugal by Charles F. Gritzner,Douglas A. Phillips Pdf

Portugal has an industrialized economy, made up primarily of light industry, and is a member of the European Union. A full-color overview of a fascinating nation, this is a guide to students who want to learn more about this country's culture, geography, and economy.