Morfhotectonical Units of Costa Rica: Characterization andPotencial for Enviromental Management

 

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Bibliografiset tiedot
Tekijät: Arroyo-Solórzano, Mario, Quesada-Román, Adolfo
Aineistotyyppi: artículo original
Tila:Versión publicada
Julkaisupäivä:2025
Kuvaus:The tectonic and geomorphological dynamics of Costa Rica result from the interaction of four tectonic plates in a subduction zone, combined with tropical erosive processes. In this study, we extensively review the classifications and boundaries between morphotectonic units in Costa Rica. We propose an initial subdivision based on tectonic-structural elements and morphotectonic regions, whereby we establish thirteen main morphotectonic units that encompass similar relief and geomorphological characteristics. Finally, we analyze and related this classification with climatic factors, vegetation, dynamic geomorphology, soils, and land uses, where we evaluate common characteristics and highlight their potential use as a starting input for environmental planning.
Maa:Portal de Revistas UNA
Organisaatio:Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UNA
Kieli:Español
Inglés
Portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.www.una.ac.cr:article/21450
Linkit:https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/geografica/article/view/21450
Sanahaku:morfotectónica;
geomorfología tectónica
tectónica de placas
paisaje
Costa Rica
morfotectonicas
geomorfologia tectónica
placas tectónicas
paisagem
morphotectonics
tectonic geomorphology
plate tectonics
landscape