Landscapes and Landforms of Colombia

Author:   Michel Hermelin
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
ISBN:  

9783319358161


Pages:   219
Publication Date:   23 August 2016
Format:   Paperback
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This book provides an attractive and informative overview of Colombian landscapes and their geological evolution, including comprehensive descriptions of seventeen key selected sites in the country. It provides insight into the geomorphological diversity of Colombian landscapes characterized by climatic and topographic variation. The book covers the essence of the landscapes in the country: coastal features, mud volcanoes, desertic geoforms, snow covered peaks, active volcanoes, deeply incised canyons and subdesertic valleys. It contributes knowledge and understanding into Colombian landscapes and prospects.

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Author:   Michel Hermelin
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Weight:   6.032kg
ISBN:  

9783319358161


ISBN 10:   3319358162
Pages:   219
Publication Date:   23 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction.- La Vela Cape.- Galerazamba Mud Volcanoes and surroundings.- Arboletes Mud Volcano.- La Playa Badlands.- El Cocuy Snowy Range.- Chicamocha River Canyon.- Tota Lake.- Bogotá Highland.- Guatavita Lake.- Tequendama Waterfall.- Zipaquira Salt mine and cathedral.- Nemocon Salt Mine and surroundings.- Tatacoa Desert.- Guatape Bornhardt.- Entrerríos Bornhardt.- Cauca River Canyon.- Ruiz Snowy Volcano and surroundings.- Puracé Volcanic Park.- La Cocha Lake.

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Professor Hermelin conducted studies on geomorphology (evolution of Colombian landscapes, erosion and chemical weathering, distribution of Quaternary volcanic ash) in the Central and Western Cordilleras, in Cordoba and the Archipelago of San Andres and Providencia also works on Environmental Geology (mapping and threat prevention, impact of human activities on ecosystems, physical planning of urban and rural territory). He currently undertakes projects on the highlands of Antioquia, the breakdown of stability of slopes subjected to grazing, decomposition of Antioquia Batholith rocks and natural hazards Aburrá Valley. He has published in many international journals such including the Bull. of Engineering Geology and the Environment, JP of Human Security and Development, Zeitschrift für Geomorphology, Journal of the Institute of Housing INVI, Chile, and national journals including the Journal of the Academy Colombian Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences, and the Bulletin of Earth Sciences, Bulletin of routes, EAFIT Magazine, as well as in several books.

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