Structural relief and karst in the Sierra del Aramo (Asturian Central Massif)

The structural and karst forms of the Sierra del Aramo are analysed, especially the lithological and tectonic factors that determine the morphostructural organisation of the relief. The methodology used has been based on an exhaustive bibliographic and cartographic review, field work, photointerpret...

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Main Authors: Salvador Beato Bergua, Miguel Ángel Poblete Piedrabuena, José Luis Marino Alfonso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Alicante, Instituto Interuniversitario de Geografía 2019-12-01
Series:Investigaciones Geográficas
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Online Access:https://www.investigacionesgeograficas.com/article/view/2019-n72-relieve-estructural-y-karst-en-la-sierra-del-aramo-macizo-central-asturiano
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Summary:The structural and karst forms of the Sierra del Aramo are analysed, especially the lithological and tectonic factors that determine the morphostructural organisation of the relief. The methodology used has been based on an exhaustive bibliographic and cartographic review, field work, photointerpretation, and geomorphological maps. As a result, the main fault and overthrust scarps are identified and explained, as well as many types of lapies, dolines, nivo-karst niches, and dry valleys. Such forms constitute a valuable geomorphological heritage, which must be appropriately assessed for sustainable use.
ISSN:0213-4691
1989-9890