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Landscapes and Landforms of Spain

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  • 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)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
  2. The Geology and Geomorphology of Spain: A Concise Introduction

    • Francisco Gutiérrez, Mateo Gutiérrez, Ángel Martín-Serrano
    Pages 1-23
  3. The Late Neogene to Quaternary Drainage Evolution of the Uplifted Neogene Sedimentary Basins of Almería, Betic Chain

    • Adrian M. Harvey, Elizabeth Whitfield (nee Maher), Martin Stokes, Anne Mather
    Pages 37-61
  4. Granite Landforms in Galicia

    • Juan Ramón Vidal-Romaní, Marcos Vaqueiro, Jorge Sanjurjo
    Pages 63-69
  5. Geomorphology of La Pedriza Granitic Massif, Guadarrama Range

    • Javier de Pedraza, Rosa M. Carrasco, David Domínguez-Villar
    Pages 71-80
  6. Conglomerate Monoliths and Karst in the Ebro Cenozoic Basin, NE Spain

    • J. Guerrero, F. Gutiérrez, M. Gutiérrez
    Pages 81-89
  7. The Karst of the Tramuntana Range, Mallorca Island

    • Ángel Ginés, Joaquín Ginés
    Pages 91-100
  8. Atapuerca Karst and its Palaeoanthropological Sites

    • Ana Isabel Ortega, Alfonso Benito-Calvo, Alfredo Pérez-González, Eudald Carbonell, José María Bermúdez de Castro, Juan Luis Arsuaga
    Pages 101-110
  9. Evaporite Karst in Calatayud, Iberian Chain

    • Francisco Gutiérrez
    Pages 111-125
  10. The Gypsum Karst of Sorbas, Betic Chain

    • Fernando Gázquez, José María Calaforra
    Pages 127-135
  11. Gallocanta Saline Lake, Iberian Chain

    • F. Javier Gracia
    Pages 137-144
  12. The Picos de Europa National and Regional Parks

    • Montserrat Jiménez-Sánchez, Daniel Ballesteros, Laura Rodríguez-Rodríguez, María José Domínguez-Cuesta
    Pages 155-163
  13. The Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, Central Pyrenees

    • José M. García-Ruiz, Blas L. Valero-Garcés, Santiago Beguería, Juan I. López-Moreno, Carlos Martí-Bono, Pilar Serrano-Muela et al.
    Pages 165-172
  14. Glacial and Structural Geomorphology in the Maladeta Massif, Pyrenees

    • J. Chueca-Cía, A. Julián-Andrés, M. Ortuño-Candela
    Pages 173-186
  15. Block Streams in the Tremedal Massif, Central Iberian Chain

    • Mateo Gutiérrez, Francisco Gutiérrez
    Pages 187-195
  16. Badlands in the Tabernas Basin, Betic Chain

    • Adolfo Calvo-Cases, Adrian M. Harvey, Roy W. Alexander, Yolanda Cantón, Roberto Lázaro, Albert Solé-Benet et al.
    Pages 197-211
  17. Geology and Geomorphological Evolution of the Ebro River Delta

    • Luis Somoza, Inmaculada Rodríguez-Santalla
    Pages 213-227
  18. Coastal Dunes and Marshes in Doñana National Park

    • Joaquín Rodríguez-Vidal, Teresa Bardají, Cari Zazo, José L. Goy, Francisco Borja, Cristino J. Dabrio et al.
    Pages 229-238

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

  • Earth Sciences, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain

    Francisco Gutiérrez, Mateo Gutiérrez

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.

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Softcover Book USD 139.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 199.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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