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Cultural Geomorphological Landscapes of the East Sudetes
The chapter focuses on anthropogenic transformation of relief in two subregions of the East Sudetes—the Śnieżnik Massif and the Złote Mountains. They...
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Geomorphological Heritage of Poland—Diversity, Conservation and Promotion
Geomorphological heritage of Poland includes landforms and landscapes of various origin and age, but also of varying clarity of expression. This...
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Landscapes and Landforms of Poland
The volume is part of World Geomorphological Landscapes series and shows characteristic landscapes and landforms of Poland. It consists of two parts,...
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Geomorphological Landscapes in Switzerland
Switzerland’s geomorphological diversity is the result of the combination of (i) a complex geological structure, marked by the prevalence of Alpine...
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Geomorphological Diversity of Poland—Major Controls and Main Geomorphological Regions
The chapter provides an overview of morphological diversity of Poland. Although predominantly a lowland country, Poland is remarkably diverse in...
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Landscapes with the Greatest Natural Heritage in Chiapas, Mexico
AbstractThis research has identified the landscapes in the state of Chiapas (Mexico) with the best natural conditions by using the...
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Short History of Geomorphological Research and Geomorphological Division of Slovakia
Slovakia is a small landlocked country in Central Europe. Its position is characterized by the intersection of major Eurasian tectonic and climatic...
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Riverine Landscapes
The chapter reviews the state of current knowledge and discussion on the evolution and typology of valley and river channel systems in Poland....
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The Landscapes of Mt. Carmel: A Remarkable Record of Geological and Geomorphological History
Mount Carmel is a notable landmark in the northern region of Israel. It is a precipitous mountain range composed of dolomite, limestone, and chalk,...
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Geomorphological Landscape Regions of Austria
This chapter provides an overview of the landscapes of Austria and a general background for the individual regional chapters of Part 2 of the book....
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Geomorphological Characteristics of Serbia
The main morphological feature in the relief of Serbia is its gradual rise from the Pannonian Plain in the north to the highest parts of the...
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Cultural Landscapes in Israel
Israeli cultural landscapes are highly diverse and reflect a long and complex settlement history. From the ancient sites associated with some of the...
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Landscapes and Landforms of Scotland: A Geomorphological Odyssey
The landscapes and landforms of Scotland are renowned for their outstanding geodiversityGeodiversity, the outcome of a long and complex geological...
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Geology and Geomorphological Landscapes of Eritrea
The landscape of Eritrea is highly variable and reflects the complex geological history of the area, which is only partially shared with the other...
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Geomorphological Landscapes, Earth Surface Processes and Landforms in Norway
Mainland NorwayMainland Norway stands for a great variety of partly spectacular landscapesLandscapes with these landscapesLandscapes being a function...
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Landforms and Geomorphological Processes: From Summits to Valley Bottoms
The landforms in mountain areas are related to a multitude of factors linked to time and space. With time, because many of the current landforms...
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Conclusions: The Dynamics and Complexity of Geomorphological Hazards in the Nepal Himalaya
The final chapter of the book describes the specifics of geomorphological hazards in the Nepal HimalayaNepal Himalaya-Nepal Himalayas. The...
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Karst Landscapes in Austria
The term karst refers to specific geomorphological processes and thereof resulting in characteristic landscapes. About one-fifth of Austria consists...
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Landscapes and Landforms of Slovakia
Landscapes and Landforms of the Slovakiaprovides an attractive physiographical overview of the most prominent landscapes of Slovakia and the...
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Landscapes and Landforms of Israel—An Overview
Three geographical factors determine the character of Israel: its location in the Mediterranean zone, at the crossroads of three continents and two...