Influence of a glacial buzzsaw on the height and morphology of the
... of small-scale variability in individual mean glacier altitudes resulting from differences in slope and basin topography. However, this approach dictates that the glaciation threshold is inherently a function of nearby peak altitudes. This glaciation threshold increases in altitude to the east at a ...
... of small-scale variability in individual mean glacier altitudes resulting from differences in slope and basin topography. However, this approach dictates that the glaciation threshold is inherently a function of nearby peak altitudes. This glaciation threshold increases in altitude to the east at a ...
Three lithospheric transects across the Alps and their forelands
... an embayment of the Meliata Ocean into Apulia, the latter is due to the closure of the Alpine Tethys between Apulia and Europe (Haas et al 1995; Stampfli et al. 2001a,b). In view of rather substantial along-strike changes, we chose to construct three transects. A first one (TRANSALP transect VI: sec ...
... an embayment of the Meliata Ocean into Apulia, the latter is due to the closure of the Alpine Tethys between Apulia and Europe (Haas et al 1995; Stampfli et al. 2001a,b). In view of rather substantial along-strike changes, we chose to construct three transects. A first one (TRANSALP transect VI: sec ...
Climatic controls of glacier distribution and glacier changes in Austria
... Mean winter precipitation is greatest in the easternmost and westernmost parts of Austria’s glacial region and much lower in the centre. Glaciers in the north and northeast tend to be fairly wet as well. This pattern is readily explained by the fact that most winter precipitation falls out of weathe ...
... Mean winter precipitation is greatest in the easternmost and westernmost parts of Austria’s glacial region and much lower in the centre. Glaciers in the north and northeast tend to be fairly wet as well. This pattern is readily explained by the fact that most winter precipitation falls out of weathe ...
Mineral Resources in the Eastern Alps and Adjoining Areas
... The geology of Austria mainly comprises parts of the Variscan Bohemian Massif in the north, as a part of the Paleozoic Central European Variscan orogen and domains of the younger Cretaceous to Tertiary Alpine orogen in the south (Eastern and Southern Alps). Together with the Western Carpathians and ...
... The geology of Austria mainly comprises parts of the Variscan Bohemian Massif in the north, as a part of the Paleozoic Central European Variscan orogen and domains of the younger Cretaceous to Tertiary Alpine orogen in the south (Eastern and Southern Alps). Together with the Western Carpathians and ...
Drago Perko
... Dinaric landscapes In the south, the Alpine and Pannonian landscapes are replaced by the Dinaric landscapes, which run from northwest to southeast and occupy the greatest part of southern Slovenia. Dinaric landscapes, primarily the karst valley systems and the interim karst plateaus, constitute a go ...
... Dinaric landscapes In the south, the Alpine and Pannonian landscapes are replaced by the Dinaric landscapes, which run from northwest to southeast and occupy the greatest part of southern Slovenia. Dinaric landscapes, primarily the karst valley systems and the interim karst plateaus, constitute a go ...
Tundra and Alpine
... § fossil remains of dawn redwood, swamp cypress, Ginkgo, and other broad-leaved genera are common throughout the Canadian Arctic and Eastern Siberia ...
... § fossil remains of dawn redwood, swamp cypress, Ginkgo, and other broad-leaved genera are common throughout the Canadian Arctic and Eastern Siberia ...
Tundra and Alpine
... § fossil remains of dawn redwood, swamp cypress, Ginkgo, and other broad-leaved genera are common throughout the Canadian Arctic and Eastern Siberia ...
... § fossil remains of dawn redwood, swamp cypress, Ginkgo, and other broad-leaved genera are common throughout the Canadian Arctic and Eastern Siberia ...
Alpine Tundra - Torngat ecoregion 2
... growing season than its neighbouring ecoregion. advance of the last glaciation, which Valleys generally run east-west in the ended about 10,000 years ago. But their area, so south-facing slopes receive more deep, U-shaped valleys bear witness to the sunshine and are drier and warmer than ice-scourin ...
... growing season than its neighbouring ecoregion. advance of the last glaciation, which Valleys generally run east-west in the ended about 10,000 years ago. But their area, so south-facing slopes receive more deep, U-shaped valleys bear witness to the sunshine and are drier and warmer than ice-scourin ...
Europe`s biodiversity - biogeographical regions and seas. The
... affecting many mountain areas with generally negative effects on biodiversity. 4) Climate change continues to alter the distribution of species and will affect the species composition in most, if not all, mountain ecosystems. Lowland species are expected to move upwards in altitude. Highland species ...
... affecting many mountain areas with generally negative effects on biodiversity. 4) Climate change continues to alter the distribution of species and will affect the species composition in most, if not all, mountain ecosystems. Lowland species are expected to move upwards in altitude. Highland species ...
Europe`s biodiversity - biogeographical regions and seas. The
... Austria 6 % Italy 6 % Romania 6 % Bosnia-Herzegovina 5 % France 4 % Georgia 5 % Albania, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Croatia, Finland, FYR of Macedonia, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Yugoslavia <5 ...
... Austria 6 % Italy 6 % Romania 6 % Bosnia-Herzegovina 5 % France 4 % Georgia 5 % Albania, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Croatia, Finland, FYR of Macedonia, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Yugoslavia <5 ...
The Palaeozoic of the Southern Alps
... off in the early Ordovician to drift northward more or less rapidly until they successively collided and accreted with Laurentia and Baltica, respectively, during the Devonian and Carboniferous. Introduction The Carnic Alps of Southern Austria and Northern Italy represent one of the very few places ...
... off in the early Ordovician to drift northward more or less rapidly until they successively collided and accreted with Laurentia and Baltica, respectively, during the Devonian and Carboniferous. Introduction The Carnic Alps of Southern Austria and Northern Italy represent one of the very few places ...
as a PDF - University of Innsbruck
... movements from higher to lower latitudes may be marked by mafic volcanism occurring at various places in the Eastern Alps in pre-Llandeillian strata (for references see SCHÖNLAUB, 1992). In the Southern Alps such rocks have not yet been recognized. The Late Ordovician faunal affinities, e.g. brachio ...
... movements from higher to lower latitudes may be marked by mafic volcanism occurring at various places in the Eastern Alps in pre-Llandeillian strata (for references see SCHÖNLAUB, 1992). In the Southern Alps such rocks have not yet been recognized. The Late Ordovician faunal affinities, e.g. brachio ...
Evolution of the Eastern Alps
... material to high depths (>30 km) at the border of Early and Late Cretaceous (AlbianTuronian). Stöckhert and Gerya (2005) explain this phenomenon with the accumulation of an accretionary wedge that is not only formed out of oceanic sediments scraped off the lower plate but foremost out of continental ...
... material to high depths (>30 km) at the border of Early and Late Cretaceous (AlbianTuronian). Stöckhert and Gerya (2005) explain this phenomenon with the accumulation of an accretionary wedge that is not only formed out of oceanic sediments scraped off the lower plate but foremost out of continental ...
Geology and Geomorphology of the European Alps
... thrusting and the evolution of an E–SE-dipping subduction zone (Pfiffner 1992). The second alpidic orogenesis occurred during the Upper Eocene and Oligocene, when the African and European Plates collided with N–S-directed plate motions. The Penninic Ocean disappeared at that time and the Alps as a w ...
... thrusting and the evolution of an E–SE-dipping subduction zone (Pfiffner 1992). The second alpidic orogenesis occurred during the Upper Eocene and Oligocene, when the African and European Plates collided with N–S-directed plate motions. The Penninic Ocean disappeared at that time and the Alps as a w ...
discover 15 most popular jet set holiday skiing destinations
... season. In March 2015, he will defend his title among the best skiers at the Vitranc Cup (www.pokal-vitranc.com). Arrival via Klagenfurt Airport in Austria is recommended. Aspen, Colorado: A world-class destination with outdoor adventures from skiing to biking, with a flair for arts and culture. A ...
... season. In March 2015, he will defend his title among the best skiers at the Vitranc Cup (www.pokal-vitranc.com). Arrival via Klagenfurt Airport in Austria is recommended. Aspen, Colorado: A world-class destination with outdoor adventures from skiing to biking, with a flair for arts and culture. A ...
Slovenia - MTC Meteorologie Technologie Consulting GmbH
... Karavanke chain, as well as the Pohorje massif—dominate Northern Slovenia along its long border with Austria. Slovenia's Adriatic coastline stretches approximately 43 km (27 mi) from Italy to Croatia. The term "Karst topography" refers to that of southwestern Slovenia's Kras Plateau, a limestone reg ...
... Karavanke chain, as well as the Pohorje massif—dominate Northern Slovenia along its long border with Austria. Slovenia's Adriatic coastline stretches approximately 43 km (27 mi) from Italy to Croatia. The term "Karst topography" refers to that of southwestern Slovenia's Kras Plateau, a limestone reg ...
TOPIC:EVOLUTION OF THE SOUTHERN ALPS AND DOLOMITES
... the initial transtensive phase of continental-scale strike-slip (SCHALTEGGER & BRACK 2007). Within the mid-Permian an unconformity exists with 10 to 15 million years of nondeposition, so that erosion played the major role by levelling volcanic edifices of Borgomanero, Lugano and Bolzano. Due to the ...
... the initial transtensive phase of continental-scale strike-slip (SCHALTEGGER & BRACK 2007). Within the mid-Permian an unconformity exists with 10 to 15 million years of nondeposition, so that erosion played the major role by levelling volcanic edifices of Borgomanero, Lugano and Bolzano. Due to the ...
Alpine Forest - Vermont Fish and Wildlife
... the long ridge of Mount Mansfield. The summit of Camel's Hump, 15 miles south of Mount Mansfield along the main ridge of the Green Mountains, supports the only other tundra, of but 10 acres. Although true Arctic tundra is one of the largest vegetation zones on the North American continent, the Arcti ...
... the long ridge of Mount Mansfield. The summit of Camel's Hump, 15 miles south of Mount Mansfield along the main ridge of the Green Mountains, supports the only other tundra, of but 10 acres. Although true Arctic tundra is one of the largest vegetation zones on the North American continent, the Arcti ...
Italy`s Aosta Valley – in the heart of the Alps
... in the village. Plenty of bars too, along with an ...
... in the village. Plenty of bars too, along with an ...
Climate and weather of the Australian Alps (DOCX – 312KB)
... and animals to even smaller areas of suitable habitat. Australia's true alpine habitats may eventually disappear as the climate continues to get warmer. It is predicted that there will be both good and bad impacts on the flora. On the plus side its likely that there will be increases in the occurren ...
... and animals to even smaller areas of suitable habitat. Australia's true alpine habitats may eventually disappear as the climate continues to get warmer. It is predicted that there will be both good and bad impacts on the flora. On the plus side its likely that there will be increases in the occurren ...
USEFUL INFORMATION About Slovenia The Republic of Slovenia
... the Mediterranean meets the mysterious Karst. To the north there is Austria, Hungary is to the east, Croatia to the south and Italy to the west. Slovenia in Brief Area: 20,273 km2 Population: approximately two million Capital: Ljubljana Language: Slovene Climate: alpine, continental, Mediterranean T ...
... the Mediterranean meets the mysterious Karst. To the north there is Austria, Hungary is to the east, Croatia to the south and Italy to the west. Slovenia in Brief Area: 20,273 km2 Population: approximately two million Capital: Ljubljana Language: Slovene Climate: alpine, continental, Mediterranean T ...
Ch-14-sec-1-Qs-ver2.0-2012
... ______ Why is the population density so high in the North European Plain? a. b. c. d. ...
... ______ Why is the population density so high in the North European Plain? a. b. c. d. ...
Alps
The Alps (/ælps/; Italian: Alpi [ˈalpi]; French: Alpes [alp]; German: Alpen [ˈʔalpm̩]; Slovene: Alpe [ˈáːlpɛ]) are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 kilometres (750 mi) across eight Alpine countries: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland. The Caucasus Mountains are higher, and the Urals longer, but both lie partly in Asia. The mountains were formed over tens of millions of years as the African and Eurasian tectonic plates collided. Extreme shortening caused by the event resulted in marine sedimentary rocks rising by thrusting and folding into high mountain peaks such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. Mont Blanc spans the French–Italian border, and at 4,810 m (15,781 ft) is the highest mountain in the Alps. The Alpine region area contains about a hundred peaks higher than 4,000 m (13,123 ft), known as the ""four-thousanders"".The altitude and size of the range affects the climate in Europe; in the mountains precipitation levels vary greatly and climatic conditions consist of distinct zones. Wildlife such as ibex live in the higher peaks to elevations of 3,400 m (11,155 ft), and plants such as Edelweiss grow in rocky areas in lower elevations as well as in higher elevations. Evidence of human habitation in the Alps goes back to the Paleolithic era.A mummified man, determined to be 5,000 years old, was discovered on a glacier at the Austrian–Italian border in 1991. By the 6th century BC, the Celtic La Tène culture was well established. Hannibal famously crossed the Alps with a herd of elephants, and the Romans had settlements in the region. In 1800 Napoleon crossed one of the mountain passes with an army of 40,000. The 18th and 19th centuries saw an influx of naturalists, writers, and artists, in particular the Romantics, followed by the golden age of alpinism as mountaineers began to ascend the peaks. In World War II, Adolf Hitler kept a base of operation in the Bavarian Alps throughout the war.The Alpine region has a strong cultural identity. The traditional culture of farming, cheesemaking, and woodworking still exists in Alpine villages, although the tourist industry began to grow early in the 20th century and expanded greatly after World War II to become the dominant industry by the end of the century. The Winter Olympic Games have been hosted in the Swiss, French, Italian, Austrian and German Alps. At present the region is home to 14 million people and has 120 million annual visitors.