Landscapes and Landforms of Colombia
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 clim...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cham
Springer International Publishing
2016, 2016
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2016 |
| Series: | World Geomorphological Landscapes
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | 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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| Physical Description: | XXIII, 219 p. 204 illus., 189 illus. in color online resource |
| ISBN: | 9783319118000 |