Intro
Series Editor Preface
Introduction
Reference
Contents
Editors and Contributors
1 Short History of Geomorphological Research and Geomorphological Division of Slovakia
Abstract
1.1 Geomorphological Research
1.2 Geomorphological Division of Slovakia
References
Physical Environment
2 Outline of Geology and Cenozoic Evolution of Slovakia
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Tectonic Subdivision
2.3 Palaeogeographic Subdivision
2.4 Outline of the Palaeogeographic and Palaeotectonic Evolution
2.4.1 Palaeoalpine Tectonic Evolution

2.4.2 Eoalpine and Neoalpine Tectonic Evolution
2.5 Paleogene Evolution
2.5.1 Paleocene
2.5.2 Eocene
2.5.3 Oligocene
2.6 Neogene Evolution
2.6.1 Early Miocene
2.6.2 Middle Miocene
2.6.3 Late Miocene to Pliocene
2.7 Summary and Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
3 Climate in the Past and Present in the Slovak Landscapes-The Central European Context
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Climate in the Mesozoic
3.3 Climate in the Palaeogene and Neogene
3.4 Climate of the Pleistocene
3.4.1 Period until the Last Glacial Maximum
3.4.2 Ice Sheets

3.4.3 Mountain Glaciers
3.4.4 Period after the Last Glacial Maximum
3.5 The Climate in the Holocene
3.5.1 Period to the Beginning of Meteorological Measurements
3.5.2 Period from the Start of Meteorological Measurements to the Present
Acknowledgements
References
4 Geomorphological History of Slovak Landscape
Abstract
4.1 Introduction-Turning Points of Geomorphological Evolution
4.2 Pre-Pleistocene Development
4.2.1 Western Carpathians Dome and The Emergence of the Pannonian Basin
4.2.2 Drainage Basin Development
4.2.2.1 Váh River Basin

4.2.2.2 Hron River Basin
4.2.3 Antecedent and Epigenetic Valleys
4.2.4 Karst Landscape
4.3 Pleistocene/Early Holocene Imprints on Landscape
4.3.1 Glaciers, Glacio-Fluvial Fans and Tarns
4.3.2 River Terraces
4.3.3 Sackungen and Pseudokarst Caves
4.3.4 Sand Dunes, Loess Tables and Other Periglacial Landforms
4.4 Holocene History
4.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Landscapes and Landforms
5 Unique Glacial Landscape on the Roof of the Carpathians-Tatras Mts.
Abstract
5.1 Localization of the Tatra Mountains
5.2 Glacial Landforms

5.3 Periglacial Landforms
5.4 Recent Geomorphic Processes
5.5 Tourism and Its Geomorphological Impact
Acknowledgements
References
6 The Longest and the Most Symmetrical Mountain Ridge of Slovakia-Low Tatra Mts.
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Geology and Development
6.3 Karst Landforms
6.4 Glacial Landforms
6.5 Sackungen
6.6 Avalanches
6.7 Human Impact on the Low Tatra Landscape
6.8 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
7 Horst Structure and Planation Surfaces-Little Carpathians Mts.
Abstract
7.1 Introduction