Problems arisen from the Azores geomorphology

Abstract

The author describes geology and main geomorphic features of the largest Azores island - San-Miguel, which he visited in January 1977 during the 24th cruise of the research ship «Akademik Kurchatov». Detailed investigations of oceanic volcanic islands like Azores are of importance considering the new theory of the global plate tectonics. A number of problems of local and regional importance have been put forward as a result of the analysis of geological data from geomorphological point of view, the necessity of their consideration having been stressed.