Landscapes and landforms of Switzerland / Emmanuel Reynard, editor.
2021
GB436.S9 L36 2021
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Title
Landscapes and landforms of Switzerland / Emmanuel Reynard, editor.
ISBN
9783030432034 (electronic book)
3030432033 (electronic book)
3030432017
9783030432010
3030432033 (electronic book)
3030432017
9783030432010
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2021]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xiii, 429 pages)
Other Standard Identifiers
10.1007/978-3-030-43203-4 doi
10.1007/978-3-030-43
10.1007/978-3-030-43
Call Number
GB436.S9 L36 2021
Dewey Decimal Classification
554.4109494
554.94
554.94
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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Includes index.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 12, 2020).
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Reynard, Emmanuel.
Series
World geomorphological landscapes.
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Landscapes and landforms of Switzerland.
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Table of Contents
From the Contents: Introduction
Part I Switzerland: The geological and tectonic context
Switzerland: The climatic context
Part II Structural and karstic landscapes (Case studies)
Joux valley: Structural and karstic landscapes
Creux du Van and Travers valley: Structural and karstic landscapes
Part III The protection of the geomorphological heritage
Geotourism in Switzerland.
Part I Switzerland: The geological and tectonic context
Switzerland: The climatic context
Part II Structural and karstic landscapes (Case studies)
Joux valley: Structural and karstic landscapes
Creux du Van and Travers valley: Structural and karstic landscapes
Part III The protection of the geomorphological heritage
Geotourism in Switzerland.