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Landscapes and Landforms of Colombia - Couverture souple

Livre 9 sur 25: World Geomorphological Landscapes
 
9783319358161: Landscapes and Landforms of Colombia
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3319358162 ISBN 13 : 9783319358161
Editeur : Springer, 2016

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

Professor Hermelin conducted studies on geomorphology (evolution of Colombian landscapes, erosion and chemical weathering, distribution of Quaternary volcanic ash) in the Central and Western Cordilleras, in Cordoba and the Archipelago of San Andres and Providencia also works on Environmental Geology (mapping and threat prevention, impact of human activities on ecosystems, physical planning of urban and rural territory). He currently undertakes projects on the highlands of Antioquia, the breakdown of stability of slopes subjected to grazing, decomposition of Antioquia Batholith rocks and natural hazards Aburrá Valley. He has published in many international journals such including the Bull. of Engineering Geology and the Environment, JP of Human Security and Development, Zeitschrift für Geomorphology, Journal of the Institute of Housing INVI, Chile, and national journals including the Journal of the Academy Colombian Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences, and the Bulletin of Earth Sciences, Bulletin of routes, EAFIT Magazine, as well as in several books.

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Éditeur
Springer
Date d'édition
2016
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3319358162
ISBN 13 
9783319358161
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
244
Éditeur
Hermelin Michel
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