Geomorphology of Central America: A Syngenetic Perspective

Geomorphology of Central America: A Syngenetic Perspective

by Jean Pierre Bergoeing
Geomorphology of Central America: A Syngenetic Perspective

Geomorphology of Central America: A Syngenetic Perspective

by Jean Pierre Bergoeing

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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780128031858
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication date: 05/18/2015
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 172
File size: 31 MB
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About the Author

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).

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Structural Geomorphology

2. Central America's Isthmus Geomorphology

3. Guatemala's Geomorphology Landscapes

4. Honduras Geomorphology Features

5. El Salvador Geomorphology

6. Nicaragua's Geomorphology Landscapes

7. Costa Rica's Structural Units

8. Panama Geomorphology Characteristic

9. Conclusions

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