Overview
- First English language book about the geomorphology of Georgia
- Highly illustrated with color photos and maps of this diverse and fascinating country
- The book appeals to graduates, scientists and travelers and all of those interested in landscapes of the Caucasus region
Part of the book series: Geography of the Physical Environment (GEOPHY)
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Table of contents (15 chapters)
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Front Matter
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RETRACTED PART: Introduction to the Geomorphology of Georgia
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RETRACTED PART: Landscape Types of Georgia
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RETRACTED PART: Main Geomophological Units of Georgia
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RETRACTED PART: Exogenic Processes Occurred in Georgia
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About this book
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the geomorphology of Georgia. It describes a country characterized by geological, geomorphological and geographical diversities, located in the Caucasus region at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. This book is based on the results of several years of geomorphological studies and research in Georgia, published for the first time in English, and covers a gap in research in the field of world regional geomorphology.
The landscapes of Georgia consist of high glacial mountains, medium and high mountains with deeply fragmented features, narrow and deep gorges and canyons, seaside lowlands, volcanic cones, uplands and mountain ranges, intermountain plains, hollows and highlands. The peculiarity of the landscape greatly affects the natural conditions. In several chapters, this book describes the diversity of climate, hydrographic network, vegetation cover, soils, fauna, exogenic processes, natural and anthropogenic landscapes.
This volume provides the readers with the opportunity to explore the variety of landscapes and landforms in this diverse and fascinating country through informative texts illustrated with many color maps and photographs. Geomorphology of Georgia appeals to scientists, scholars, teachers and any readers interested in geology, physical geography, geomorphology, tourism and environmental protection. It is a rich resource for field trips and a comprehensive guide for travelers interested in the geomorphology of Georgia.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Geomorphology of Georgia
Editors: Levan Tielidze
Series Title: Geography of the Physical Environment
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77764-1
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2019
Series ISSN: 2366-8865
Series E-ISSN: 2366-8873
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 269
Topics: Geomorphology, Geology, Geoecology/Natural Processes, Landscape Ecology, World Regional Geography (Continents, Countries, Regions), Geophysics/Geodesy