Landscapes and Landforms of Colombia

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Hermelin, Michel (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Έκδοση: 1st ed. 2016.
• Σειρά: World Geomorphological Landscapes,
• Θέματα: Earth sciences.; Geology.; Physical geography.; Earth Sciences.; Physical Geography.; World Regional Geography (Continents, Countries, Regions).

 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. 

 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.