Landscapes and Landforms of Switzerland

First book to cover the topic of landscapes and landforms of Switzerland

Unique reference source for geomorphologists, Earth scientists, geographers and conservationists

Highly illustrated book

Comprises geomorphological analyses of some of the most famous natural places in Switzerland: Matterhorn, Aletsch Glacier, Sardona Tectonic Arena, among others

First book to cover the topic of landscapes and landforms of Switzerland Unique reference source for geomorphologists, Earth scientists, geographers and conservationists Highly illustrated book Comprises geomorphological analyses of some of the most famous natural places in Switzerland: Matterhorn, Aletsch Glacier, Sardona Tectonic Arena, among others

Autorentext

Emmanuel Reynard is a Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Lausanne. His research concerns mountain geomorphology, geomorphological heritage, and water resources management. He created and chaired the Working Group on Geomorphosites within the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) from 2001 to 2013, and is currently a member of the IAG Executive Committee. In Switzerland, he has served as President of the Swiss Geomorphological Society (2005-2007) and has been the chairman of the Working Group on Geotopes at the Swiss Academy of Sciences from 2006 to 2017.

Inhalt
From the Contents: Introduction.- Part I Switzerland: The geological and tectonic context.- Switzerland: The climatic context.- Part II Structural and karstic landscapes (Case studies).- Joux valley: Structural and karstic landscapes.- Creux du Van and Travers valley: Structural and karstic landscapes.- Part III The protection of the geomorphological heritage.- Geotourism in Switzerland.