Overview
- There are no similar publications for Spain available in English
- The publication will thoroughly discuss the amazingly variable and spectacular landscapes Spain has to offer
- The book will prove to be a good overview for current and future geomorphologists
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: World Geomorphological Landscapes (WGLC)
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Table of contents (26 chapters)
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Front Matter
Keywords
About this book
The Landscapes and Landforms of Spain provides an informative and inviting overview of the geology and geomorphology of Spain. It incorporates a diverse range of topics, ranging from the fiery landscapes of the Canary Islands and its volcanic formations to the glacial scenery of the Pyrenees.
The book devotes attention to granite landforms, karst terrains, coastal dunes and marshes, as well as to heritage and conservation, with the objective of offering the reader a comprehensive insight into the Spanish geological setting.
The book presents readers with the opportunity to explore Spanish landforms in detail through its highly illustrated pages and maps, making this an appealing text on the subject field.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Prof. Francisco Gutiérrez studied Geology at the Universities of Zaragoza (Spain) and Aberdeen (UK). He is currently Full Professor at the Department of Earth Sciences in the University of Zaragoza and teaches Geohazards, Engineering Geology and Geomorphology. He has carried out research at the University Complutense of Madrid, the Faculty of Geographical Sciences in Utrecht University and the Colorado Geological Survey. His main research topics include evaporite dissolution phenomena, geomorphological mapping, fluvial geomorphology, slope movements, tectonic geomorphology and paleoseismology. He has published more than 60 papers in international journals. Francisco is member of the Editorial Board of the journal Geomorphology since 2003.
Prof. Mateo Gutiérrez-Elorza studied Geology at the University of Madrid. He has taught several geological subjects at Madrid University, the University College of Teruel and the University of Zaragoza, where he became Full Professor in 1980. He was President of the Spanish Society of Geomorphology (1987-1990) and Vice-President of the Spanish Association for Quaternary Research (1985-1987). His main research topics include regional geomorphology, karst, tectonic geomorphology, aeolian landforms, weathering features and soil erosion. He has published several geomorphology text books and more than 100 peer-reviewed papers.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Landscapes and Landforms of Spain
Editors: Francisco Gutiérrez, Mateo Gutiérrez
Series Title: World Geomorphological Landscapes
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8628-7
Publisher: Springer Dordrecht
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2014
Hardcover ISBN: 978-94-017-8627-0Published: 06 May 2014
Softcover ISBN: 978-94-024-0028-1Published: 03 September 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-94-017-8628-7Published: 18 April 2014
Series ISSN: 2213-2090
Series E-ISSN: 2213-2104
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 348
Number of Illustrations: 5 b/w illustrations, 243 illustrations in colour
Topics: Geomorphology, Physical Geography, Geographical Information Systems/Cartography, Soil Science & Conservation