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Geomorphology of Central America
A Syngenetic Perspective
1st Edition - May 18, 2015
Author: Jean Pierre Bergoeing
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780128031599
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eBook ISBN:9780128031858
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Geomorphology of Central America is authored by a scientist with more than 30 years of regional assessment research experience in Central American countries, arming scientist…Read more
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Geomorphology of Central America is authored by a scientist with more than 30 years of regional assessment research experience in Central American countries, arming scientists with a classic research method—a method most effective when applied to specific geographic regions globally. The scientific techniques used for assessing regional studies of an area reflect a level of expertise that has become more difficult to come by over the past three decades and underscores the importance of regional assessments of geomorphological features.
Complemented with beautifully crafted and exacting maps that capture the region’s unique landscapes, Geomorphology of Central America introduces a global vision of the geomorphology and volcanic field of Central America from Guatemala to Panama, making it the first single source of geomorphological content for the region.
Features the latest research on the seismic behavior of the Central America region, including volcanic activity, landslides, rivers, forest areas, and topographic environments.
More than 100 figures, illustrations, and photographs underscore key concepts and aid in retention.
Authored by a geomorphologist with more than 30 years of research experience in the field with a focus on Central America.
Geoscientists (primarily in Central and North America) including geomorphologists, seismologists, volcanologists, landslide researchers, and hazard and disaster researchers
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1: Structural Geomorphology
Abstract
Tectonic Plates
Volcanism
The Central American Case
Seismology
Chapter 2: Central America's Isthmus Geomorphology
Abstract
Tehuantepec Isthmus Region
Yucatan and Belize
Chapter 3: Geomorphological Landscapes of Guatemala
Abstract
The Humid Peten Tropical Plain
Izabal Lake Tectonic System
Alto Cuchumatanes, a Glacial Past
Guatemala's Sierra Madre, Volcanic Range
The Pacific Plain
Chapter 4: Geomorphological Features of Honduras
Abstract
Caribbean Sea Coral Archipelago
The Narrow Plains
The Great Caratasca Coastal Alluvial Plain
The Central Range
Geomorphology of Copan Valley
Choluteca Plain
Gulf of Fonseca Volcanic Archipelago
Chapter 5: The Geomorphology of El Salvador
Abstract
Northern Mountain Range Bordering Honduras
Interior Valley
Quaternary Volcanic Range
El Salvador Pacific Coast
Chapter 6: Geomorphological Landscapes of Nicaragua
Chapter 8: Geomorphological Characteristics of Panama
Abstract
Structural Geomorphology
Panama's Volcanic System
Bocas Del Toro Archipelago
Azuero Peninsula
Panama Canal Area
Darien's Geomorphological Area
Conclusion
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
No. of pages: 172
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: May 18, 2015
Imprint: Elsevier
Paperback ISBN: 9780128031599
eBook ISBN: 9780128031858
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Jean Pierre Bergoeing
Jean Pierre Bergoeing is a French Geomorphologist and polyglot, studied at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. He continued his studies at the University of Aix-Marseille II, France, where he successively obtained a Master's degree in Physical Geography (1972), a 3rd cycle Doctorate in Geomorphology (1975) and finally a State Doctorate in Letters and Human Sciences (1987). His career has developed in three continents, America, Europe and Africa. He has been Professor of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Nantes University of France, Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey, Niger, and the University of Costa Rica. He has also worked for the French Government as international aid worker and later served a diplomatic career as a Scientific and Technical cooperation Attaché. He is the author of several books and numerous publications in international journals, and geomorphic maps on Chile, Costa Rica, Central America, Africa and Europe – including Geomorphology of Central America (Elsevier, June 2015).
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and researcher, University of Costa Rica, Costa Rica
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