Morphogenesis by mass movements in western Andes (Chile)

J. E. Novoa Jerez

doi:10.15356/0435-4281-2013-2-81-96

Morphogenesis by mass movements in western Andes (Chile)

J. E. Novoa Jerez

https://doi.org/10.15356/0435-4281-2013-2-81-96

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Abstract

Numerous examples of mass movements on slopes of western Andes and related landforms are analyzed. Regionalization of the country is fulfilled, taking into account climatic and hydrologic factors. 9 regions were distinguished with more or less similar physical-geographical conditions for mass movements’ development. Recommendations are suggested concerning future investigations in the field of mass movements risk under the rising anthropogenic impact.

Keywords

ground mass movements, slope, morphogenesis, the Andes, zoning, risk, danger, anthropogenic impact

About the Author

J. E. Novoa Jerez

University of La Serena, Department of social sciences, Chile
Chile

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Novoa Jerez J.E. Morphogenesis by mass movements in western Andes (Chile). Geomorfologiya. 2013;(2):81-96. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15356/0435-4281-2013-2-81-96