Landscapes and Landforms of Spain [Paperback]

The Landscapes and Landforms of Spain provides an informative and inviting overview of the geology and geomorphology of Spain. It incorporates a diverse range of topics, ranging from the fiery landscapes of the Canary Islands and its volcanic formations to the glacial scenery of the Pyrenees.
The book devotes attention to granite landforms, karst terrains, coastal dunes and marshes, as well as to heritage and conservation, with the objective of offering the reader a comprehensive insight into the Spanish geological setting.
The book presents readers with the opportunity to explore Spanish landforms in detail through its highly illustrated pages and maps, making this an appealing text on the subject field.

This splendid resource for geomorphologists is a unique English-language guide to the stunningly diverse and spectacular landscapes of Spain. Superbly illustrated throughout, it features location- and theme-specific chapters alongside a general review.

The Geology and Geomorphology of Spain. A Concise Introduction.- The Guadalent?n Tectonic Depression, Betic Chain, Murcia.- The Late Neogene to Quaternary Drainage Evolution of the Uplifted Neogene Sedimentary Basins of Almer?a, Betic Chain.- Granite Landforms in Galicia.- Geomorphology of La Pedriza Granitic Massif, Guadarrama Range.- Conglomerate Monoliths and Karst in the Ebro Cenozoic Basin, NE Spain.- The Karst of the Tramuntana Range, Mallorca Island.- Atapuerca Karst and Its Paleoanthropological Sites.- Evaporite Karst in Calatayud, Iberian Chain.- The Gypsum Karst of Sorbas, Betic Chain.- Gallocanta Saline Lake, Iberian Chain.- Playa-lakes and Yardangs in the Bujaraloz-S?stago Endorheic Area, Central Ebro Basin.- The Picos de Europa National and Regional Parks.- The Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, Central Pyrenees.- Glacial and Structural Geomorphology in the Maladeta Massif, Pyrenees.- Block Streams in the Tremedal Massif, Central Iberianl3Œ