Landscapes and Landforms of Spain
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 t
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Francisco Gutiérrez Mateo Gutiérrez Editors
Landscapes and Landforms of Spain
World Geomorphological Landscapes
Series editor Piotr Migon´, Wroclaw, Poland
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Editors Francisco Gutiérrez Mateo Gutiérrez Earth Sciences University of Zaragoza Zaragoza Spain
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Series Editor Preface
Landforms and landscapes vary enormously across the Earth, from high mountains to endless plains. At a smaller scale, Nature often surprises us creating shapes which look improbable. Many physical landscapes are so immens
