The geomorphology of the Dolomites from a geomorphodiversity viewpoint

Auteur :
PANIZZA, M.

Description :
The Dolomites make up an important geo-heritage that can be considered as a high-altitude field laboratory for research and development of geomorphological theories and understanding. The A. stresses that on June 26th 2009 the Dolomites were included in the World Heritage List because of their scientific importance from the geological and geomorphological point of view, together with their exceptional beauty and unique landscape. Furthermore, this inclusion is an important scientific goal and an event which stimulates in-depth studies, discussions and assessment of investigations and theories in the field of Geomorphology. - (NF)


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Geografia fisica e dinamica quaternaria, issn : 0391-9838, 2011, vol. 34, n°. 1, p. 25-32, nombre de pages : 8, Références bibliographiques : 18 ref.

Date :
2011

Editeur :
Pays édition : Italie, Torino, Comitato glaciologico italiano