Intro
Acknowledgements
Contents
1 Introduction to Landscapes and Landforms of Iran
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Location of Iran
1.2.1 Administrative Divisions of Iran
1.3 Geology of Iran
1.3.1 Geological and Structural Unit of Iran
1.3.1.1 Zagros Sedimentary-Structural Unit
1.3.1.2 Folded Zagros
1.3.1.3 Zagros Thrust or High Zagros
1.3.1.4 Khuzestan Plain
1.3.1.5 Sanandaj-Sirjan Unit
1.3.1.6 Central Iran
1.3.1.7 East and Southeast Iran
1.3.1.8 Nehbandan-Khash or Flysch Unit
1.3.1.9 Lut Block
1.3.1.10 Makran (Mokaran)

1.3.1.11 Alborz
1.3.1.12 Eastern Alborz and Koppeh Dagh
1.3.1.13 Central Alborz
1.3.1.14 Western Alborz and Azerbaijan
1.3.2 Faults of Iran
1.3.3 Geology Evolution of Iran
1.4 Climate
1.4.1 Air Masses Affecting Iran Climate
1.4.1.1 Winter Air Masses
1.4.1.2 Summer Air Masses
1.4.2 Factors Affecting Aridity of Iran
1.4.3 Wind Activities in Desert Areas of Iran
1.4.4 Paleoenvironment of Iran (in Quaternary)
1.5 Hydrology
1.6 Human Settlements and Landscape
References
2 Introduction to Desert Landscapes and Landforms of Iran
Abstract

2.1 Introduction to Desert Landscapes and Landforms of Iran
References
3 Alluvial-Fluvial Landforms
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Playa Landforms
3.3 Pediment
3.4 Alluvial Fans
3.4.1 Role of Climate Changes and Active Tectonic on Development of Alluvial Fans
3.4.2 Human Settlements and Alluvial Fans
3.5 Desert Rivers
3.6 Badlands
3.7 Hoodoos (Fairy Chimney) and Other Similar Landforms
References
4 Hydro-aeolian Landforms
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Yardang (Kalut)
References
5 Aeolian Landforms
Abstract
5.1 Introduction

5.2 Sand Sea (Erg) and Dunefield
5.2.1 Classification of Erg and Dunefield in Iran
5.2.1.1 Classification of Erg and Dunefield in Iran According to &!blank
Geographical Distribution
South Alborz and Dasht-e Kavir (Great Kavir)
Dunefields Along the Markazi Mountains
Eastern Dunefields
Lut Desert Sand Sea and Dunefield
Jazmuriyan Dunefield
Coastal Area Dunefield
Sistan Dunefield
Khuzestan Dunefield
Other Dunefields
5.3 Nebkha
5.4 Lee Dunes or Shadow Dunes
5.5 Sand Ramp
5.6 Desert Pavement
5.7 Ventifact
References
6 Other Desert Landforms

Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Salt Domes (Diapirs)
6.2.1 Classification of the Salt Domes in Iran
6.2.1.1 Classification of Salt Domes of Iran by Age of Formation
6.2.1.2 Classification of Salt Domes of Iran Based on &!blank
Geographical Distribution
6.3 Metorites in Desert Areas of Iran
References
7 Geodiversity of Iran
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Mountainous and Karstic Landforms
7.1.2 Volcanic Landforms
7.1.3 Desert Landforms
7.1.4 Coastal Landforms
7.1.5 Miscellaneous Landforms
References