Geomorphology of the Sierra Gorda karst, South Spain

M. Elena Martín-Vivaldi Caballero, José Gómez-Zotano, José A. Olmedo-Cobo and Manuel C. Pezzi-Ceretto

Journal of Maps, 2016, vol. 12, issue 5, 1143-1151

Abstract: The limestone massif of Sierra Gorda is one of the most important karst areas in the Betic Cordillera (southern Spain). In this work, we present a geomorphological map of this area compiled using stereoscopic image analysis and field work. The map covers 300 km², synthesizing karst landforms at a scale of 1:33,000. These landforms have been classified into seven minor and major types (karren, sinkholes and uvalas, poljes, canyons, planation surfaces, springs and travertine formations, and caves). The map is a useful tool for the environmental reassessment of the massif and its possible recognition as a geopark.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1080/17445647.2015.1137790

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