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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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Hermelin, Michel. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edition:1st ed. 2016.
Series:World Geomorphological Landscapes,
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-11800-0
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505 0 |a 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. 
520 |a 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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