Landscapes and Landforms of Switzerland
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Beschreibung
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Landscapes and Landforms of Switzerland. It covers the country’s geological and tectonic context, together with its climatic context, geomorphological history, structural and karstic landscapes, glacial and periglacial landscapes, landscapes with natural hazards, geomorphology and society, and the preservation of its geomorphological heritage. Richly illustrated, it presents case studies on some of the country’s most famous natural sites, including the Matterhorn, Aletsch Glacier, Sardona Tectonic Arena, and Engadine, among others.
First book to cover the topic of landscapes and landforms of Switzerland
Unique reference source for geomorphologists, Earth scientists, geographers and conservationists
Highly illustrated book
Comprises geomorphological analyses of some of the most famous natural places in Switzerland: Matterhorn, Aletsch Glacier, Sardona Tectonic Arena, among others
First book to cover the topic of landscapes and landforms of Switzerland Unique reference source for geomorphologists, Earth scientists, geographers and conservationists Highly illustrated book Comprises geomorphological analyses of some of the most famous natural places in Switzerland: Matterhorn, Aletsch Glacier, Sardona Tectonic Arena, among others
Autor*in
Emmanuel Reynard
Themen in »Landscapes and Landforms of Switzerland«
Climatic Context of Switzerland Geological Context of Switzerland Geomorphological Heritage Geomorphological History Glacial Landscapes Landforms of Switzerland Structural and Karstic Landscapes Swiss Landscapes Tectonic context of Switzerland