Landscapes and landforms of Switzerland / Emmanuel Reynard, editor.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Landscapes and Landforms of Switzerland. It covers the countrys geological and tectonic context, together with its climatic context, geomorphological history, structural and karstic landscapes, glacial and periglacial landscapes, landscapes with nat...
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| Format: | Ebook |
| Language: | English |
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Cham, Switzerland :
Springer,
[2021]
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| Series: | World geomorphological landscapes.
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| Online Access: | Springer eBooks |
| Summary: | This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Landscapes and Landforms of Switzerland. It covers the countrys 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 countrys most famous natural sites, including the Matterhorn, Aletsch Glacier, Sardona Tectonic Arena, and Engadine, among others. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 429 pages). |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 3030432017 9783030432010 3030432033 9783030432034 |
| ISSN: | 2213-2090 |