Periglacial landscapes of Europe
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Periglacial landscapes of Europe
Springer, 2023
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Description
This book comprehensively presents the geography of landforms linked to periglacial processes across Europe. The landscape of the European cold climate regions, both at high latitudes and in mountainous environments, represent the lingering, minimal expression of the glaciers. In addition, periglacial elements can be found in temperate regions, where temperatures no longer favor periglacial processes, so landforms are therefore inherited from previous cold phases.
The book is divided into five parts: an introductory section on climate variability responsible for periglacial dynamics across Europe; a second part including 3 blocks on periglacial landforms in southern, central and northern Europe; and a final chapter providing a more general perspective on the impact of periglacial processes on the landscape of Europe.
The book offers a valuable reference guide for scientists from all disciplines interested in cold climate processes, as well as readers outside academia (territorial managers, environmentalists, mountaineers, politicians, engineers, etc.).
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part I - Periglacial landforms and climate conditions
1. The hidden ice: periglacial dynamics
- Basic concepts (periglacial, permafrost, etc)
- Climate control vs processes
- Spatio-temporal patterns
2. Quaternary climate variability and periglacial dynamics
- Climatic framework of Europe during Last Glacial Cycle
- Postglacial climate evolution during Termination-1
- Climate evolution from the Holocene to the present
Part II - Periglacial landforms across Europe
Southern Europe (Marc Oliva)
1. The Iberian Peninsula
2. The Italian Peninsula
3. The Balkans (without Carpathians)
4. Turkey
5. Mediterranean islands
Central Europe (Daniel Nyvlt)
6. The Western Alps
7. The Eastern Alps
8. Central European Variscan ranges
9. Carpathians
10. North European Plain
11. East European Plain
Northern Europe (Jose Maria Fernandez-Fernandez)
12. United Kingdom
13. Scandinavia
14. Iceland
15. Svalbard
Part III - The impact of periglacial dynamics in current European landscapes
1. Distribution and extent of periglacial landforms
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