Keywords:
Geomorphology.
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Electronic books.
Description / Table of Contents:
With contributions from 35 geomorphologists, this book provides an overview of the landscape of Portugal's mainland, Azores and Madeira. Offers a regional focus on key geomorphological areas, landscape protection via geoparks, and geomorphological hazards.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
1 online resource (391 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9783319036410
Series Statement:
World Geomorphological Landscapes Series
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/geomar/detail.action?docID=6207840
DDC:
551.41
Language:
English
Note:
Intro -- Series Editor Preface -- Preface -- In Memoriam-António De Brum Ferreira -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Geomorphological Setting, Dynamics and Hazards -- 1 Landscapes of Portugal: Paleogeographic Evolution, Tectonics and Geomorphology -- Abstract -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Paleogeographic Evolution and Geomorphology of the Portuguese Mainland -- 1.2.1 The Paleozoic Evolution -- 1.2.2 The Mesozoic Evolution -- 1.2.3 The Cenozoic Evolution -- 1.3 The Regional Geomorphological Units of Portugal -- 1.3.1 Mountains of the Northwest -- 1.3.2 Central-Northern Plateaux -- 1.3.3 Northern Meseta -- 1.3.4 Mountains of the Central Massif -- 1.3.5 Southern Meseta -- 1.3.6 South and Southwest Low Mountains -- 1.3.7 Low Mountains, Hills and Inland Plateaux of the Lusitanian Basin -- 1.3.8 Low Mountains, Inland Plateaux and Depressions of the Algarve Basin -- 1.3.9 Plateaux and Plains of the Lower Tagus and Alvalade Basins -- 1.3.10 Littoral Platform -- 1.3.11 The Madeira Archipelago -- 1.3.12 Azores Archipelago -- 1.4 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 2 The Climate of Portugal -- Abstract -- 2.1 Introduction-Global Context -- 2.2 Regional Climatic Differences in Portugal -- 2.2.1 Main Climate Regions -- 2.2.2 Temperature -- 2.2.2.1 Summer -- 2.2.2.2 Winter -- 2.2.3 Precipitation and Its Consequences -- 2.3 Recent Climatic History and Future Scenarios -- 2.3.1 Recent Climate Evolution -- 2.3.2 Climate Scenarios for the Twenty-First Century -- 2.4 Climate Evolution Since the Last Glacial Cycle -- 2.4.1 The Last Glacial -- 2.4.1.1 Timing of Maximum Glaciation -- 2.4.1.2 Ocean Sediment Core Data from the Iberian Margin -- 2.4.1.3 Lacustrine Sediments -- 2.4.1.4 Climate Modelling -- 2.4.2 The Holocene -- 2.5 Conclusions -- References -- 3 Geomorphological Hazards -- Abstract -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Earthquakes and Tsunami.
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3.3 Landslides -- 3.4 Coastal Erosion -- 3.5 Floods and Flash Floods -- 3.6 Conclusions -- References -- 4 Portugal Landslide Hazardscapes -- Abstract -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The Frades Landslide -- 4.3 The Calhandriz Landslide -- 4.4 The Grande da Pipa River Basin Landslides (Arruda dos Vinhos) -- 4.5 Conclusions -- References -- 5 Geomorphological Hazards, Land Use Planning and Emergency Management -- Abstract -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 The Land Use Planning System -- 5.3 The Civil Protection and Emergency Management System -- 5.4 Legal Framework for Specific Natural Hazards -- 5.4.1 Earthquakes and Tsunami -- 5.4.2 Landslides -- 5.4.3 Coastal Erosion -- 5.4.4 Floods and Flash Floods -- 5.5 Conclusions -- References -- Coasts -- 6 The Northwest Portuguese Coast: A Longitudinal Coastline and Its Diversity -- Abstract -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Geological and Geographical Setting -- 6.3 Littoral Platform: Concept and Development -- 6.4 Cenozoic Deposits and the Geomorphological Evolution -- 6.4.1 Fluvial Deposits -- 6.4.2 Marine Deposits -- 6.4.3 Eemian Beaches -- 6.5 Cenozoic Evolution: A Synthesis -- 6.6 The Post-Eemian Remains -- 6.7 Recent Coastal Dynamics: Tides, Sea Level Change and Wave Climate -- 6.8 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 7 The Tróia Peninsula-An Aeolian Sedimentological Legacy -- Abstract -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 The Littoral Drift and the Formation of the Tróia Spit -- 7.3 Holocene Sea Level and the Formation of the Tróia Peninsula -- 7.3.1 The Contribution of Geomorphology and Palynology -- 7.3.2 The Contributions of History and Archaeology -- 7.3.3 The Contributions of Phytogeography -- 7.4 Final Remarks -- References -- 8 The Southwest Coast of Portugal -- Abstract -- 8.1 Regional Setting -- 8.2 The Tectonic Differentiation of the Littoral Platform -- 8.2.1 The Vila Nova de Milfontes Unit.
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8.2.2 The Arrifana Unit -- 8.2.3 The Sagres Unit -- 8.3 Types of Coast -- 8.4 Final Remarks -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 9 The Rocky Coast of Western Algarve -- Abstract -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Geomorphological Zones and Landforms -- 9.2.1 Cape St. Vicent to Figueira -- 9.2.2 Figueira to Porto de Mós -- 9.2.3 Lagos to Olhos de Água -- 9.3 Lowlands -- 9.3.1 Estuary of Alvor -- 9.3.2 Estuary of Arade -- 9.4 Final Remarks -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Mountains and Valleys -- 10 The Granite and Glacial Landscapes of the Peneda-Gerês National Park -- Abstract -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Geological Setting -- 10.3 The Granite Landscapes of Peneda-Gerês National Park -- 10.4 The Glacial Landscapes of Peneda-Gerês National Park -- 10.4.1 The Serra do Gerês -- 10.4.2 Serra da Peneda -- 10.5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 11 The Geomorphological Landscape of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro -- Abstract -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 The Iberian Meseta -- 11.3 The Residual Ridges -- 11.4 The Serra de Montesinho -- 11.5 Vilariça Fault-Induced Landforms -- 11.6 The Douro Valley -- 11.7 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 12 The Terraced Slopes of the Douro Valley -- Abstract -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Geographical and Climatic Setting -- 12.3 Geological Framework -- 12.4 Landforms and Structural Control in the Douro Valley -- 12.5 Soils of the Douro Region -- 12.6 Terraced Slopes -- 12.7 Conclusions -- References -- 13 The Longroiva and Vilariça Depressions: Two Narrow Tectonic Basins with Different Impacts on the Human Occupation -- Abstract -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Geological and Geographical Setting -- 13.3 History of Research -- 13.4 Dynamics of Human Occupation -- 13.5 Final Remarks -- References -- 14 The Mondego River and Its Valley -- Abstract -- 14.1 Introduction.
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14.2 The Fluvial Regime of the Mondego -- 14.3 Geomorphology of the Mondego Valley -- 14.3.1 The Mondego in the Serra da Estrela: From the Headwaters Until the Celorico da Beira Basin -- 14.3.2 The Mondego in the Platform: From Celorico da Beira Until Its Entrance in the Marginal Massif of Coimbra -- 14.3.3 The Mondego in the Marginal Massif of Coimbra -- 14.3.4 The Lower Mondego -- 14.4 Quaternary Evolution of the Mondego River -- 14.5 Conclusions -- References -- 15 Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes of the Serra da Estrela -- Abstract -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Geographical Setting -- 15.3 Glacial Landscapes -- 15.3.1 General Characteristics of the Glaciation -- 15.3.2 Glacial Erosion Landforms -- 15.3.2.1 Erosion Areas in the Plateau -- 15.3.2.2 Glacial Cirques and Valleys -- 15.3.2.3 Other Erosional Landforms -- 15.3.2.4 The Covão do Boi Granite Columns -- 15.3.3 Glacial Accumulation Landforms -- 15.3.4 Fluvioglacial Deposits and Landforms -- 15.4 Periglacial Landforms and Deposits -- 15.5 The Barroca de Água Deposit -- 15.6 Final Remarks -- References -- 16 Landscapes and Landforms of the Beira Baixa Region (Sarzedas-Monfortinho, Eastern Central Mainland Portugal) -- Abstract -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Geographical, Geomorphological, and Geological Setting -- 16.3 Main Geological and Geomorphological Units -- 16.4 Main Geomorphological Elements and Associated Landscapes -- 16.5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 17 The Sicó Massif: Morphostructural Aspects, Hydrology and Karstification -- Abstract -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 Sicó Massif: Morphostructural Setting -- 17.2.1 Dolomitic Hills -- 17.2.2 Marly-Limestone Depressions -- 17.2.3 Limestone Mountains/Plateaus -- 17.3 Meso-Cenozoic Siliciclastic Cover and Geomorphological Evolution -- 17.4 Surface Karst and Fluvio-Karst Landforms -- 17.5 Caves and Karst Hydrology.
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17.6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 18 The Limestone Massif of Estremadura -- Abstract -- 18.1 Introduction -- 18.2 Geological Framework -- 18.3 Geomorphological Units -- 18.4 Karst Landforms -- 18.4.1 Large Karst Landforms -- 18.4.2 Medium Karst Landforms -- 18.4.3 Small Karst Landforms -- 18.5 Examples of Geomorphosites -- 18.6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 19 Landforms and Geology of the Serra de Sintra and Its Surroundings -- Abstract -- 19.1 Introduction -- 19.2 Geology of the Sintra Igneous Complex Ant Its Host Rocks -- 19.3 Landforms -- 19.3.1 The Serra de Sintra -- 19.3.2 Southern Peripheral Hills -- 19.3.3 Littoral Platforms -- 19.3.4 Coastal Cliffs -- 19.3.5 Coastal Dunes and Aeolianites -- 19.4 Conclusions -- References -- 20 The North of Lisbon Region-A Dynamic Landscape -- Abstract -- 20.1 Geological and Geomorphological Setting -- 20.2 The Loures Basin and Its Quaternary Deposits -- 20.3 Recent and Present-Day Landslides -- 20.4 Temporal Occurrence of Rainfall-Triggered Landslides -- 20.5 Conclusions -- References -- 21 The Arrábida Chain: The Alpine Orogeny in the Vicinity of the Atlantic Ocean -- Abstract -- 21.1 Introduction -- 21.2 Geographical Setting -- 21.3 Structure and Bedrock Geology -- 21.4 Landforms -- 21.4.1 Structural Landforms -- 21.4.2 Karst Features -- 21.4.3 Erosion Surfaces -- 21.4.4 Marine Landforms -- 21.5 Conclusions -- References -- Urban Areas -- 22 Geomorphology in a World Cultural Heritage Site: The City of Porto -- Abstract -- 22.1 Introduction -- 22.2 Geographical and Historical Setting -- 22.3 Geological Setting -- 22.4 Geomorphology -- 22.4.1 Plio-Quaternary Evolution: Climate and Sea-Level Change and Correlative Deposits -- 22.4.2 Fluvio-Marine Dynamics: The Douro Estuary and Coastal Erosion -- 22.5 Hydrogeomorphological Hazards.
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22.5.1 The Douro Floods and Their Impact in the Cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
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