Recognition and assessment of sinkholes as geosites: lessons from the Island of Gozo (Malta)

• Autorzy: Coratza P. , Galve J. P. , Soldati M. , Tonelli C.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Słowa kluczowe

EN

recognition; assessment; sinkhole; geosite; Gozo Island; Malta Island; geomorphosite; karst

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Quaestiones Geographicae
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: 31
• Numer: 1
• Opis fizyczny: p.25-35,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Coratza P.

• Department of Earth Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy

autor

Galve J. P.

autor

Soldati M.

autor

Tonelli C.

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