Geomorphology of Central America : A Syngenetic Perspective

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. "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. 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. Readership: Geoscientists (primarily in Central and North America) including geomorphologists, seismologists, volcanologists, landslide researchers, and hazard and disaster researchers."--Publisher's website

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.

__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. * 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. Content: Front Matter, Pages i-ii Copyright, Page iv About the Author, Page vii Introduction, Pages ix-x Chapter 1 - Structural Geomorphology, Pages 1-12 Chapter 2 - Central America's Isthmus Geomorphology, Pages 13-18 Chapter 3 - Geomorphological Landscapes of Guatemala, Pages 19-35 Chapter 4 - Geomorphological Features of Honduras, Pages 37-49 Chapter 5 - The Geomorphology of El Salvador, Pages 51-59 Chapter 6 - Geomorphological Landscapes of Nicaragua, Pages 61-84 Chapter 7 - Costa Rica's Structural Units, Pages 85-120 Chapter 8 - Geomorphological Characteristics of Panama, Pages 121-133 Conclusion, Pages 135-136 Bibliography, Pages 137-153 Glossary, Pages 155-158 Index, Pages 159-162