Geomorphological studies aimed for placers' search. Methods, aspects, results

Abstract

Historic-genetic and paleogeomorphological approach to studies of relief and placers produced essential results in elucidation of the relief evolution in many regions of the country, as well as in explanation of the mechanism of short-range placers formation. Geomorphological criteria were developed which permitted assessment of regions with a view to search for mineral deposits, hundreds of sites were recommended for detailed prospecting, and many of them proved to be mineral-bearing.