Geology and rural landscapes in central Spain (Guadalajara, Castilla—La Mancha)

Methods commonly used in regional geological analysis were employed to study the visual landscapes of the Sigüenza–Molina de Aragón area (Spain). Landscape data were compiled to produce a landscape map and a photograph catalogue. Lithological composition, tectonic structure and recent erosive proces...

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Autores: García Quintana, Álvaro, Martín Duque, José Francisco, González Martín, Francisco Javier, García Hidalgo, J.F., De Pedraza Gilsanz, Javier, Herranz Araújo, Pedro, Rincón Martínez, Ricardo, Estévez Martín, Hugo
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2005
País:España
Institución:Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)
Repositorio:Docta Complutense
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:docta.ucm.es:20.500.14352/50456
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/50456
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:551.4(460)
Rural landscapes
Landscape map
Spain
Geodinámica
2507 Geofísica
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Sumario:Methods commonly used in regional geological analysis were employed to study the visual landscapes of the Sigüenza–Molina de Aragón area (Spain). Landscape data were compiled to produce a landscape map and a photograph catalogue. Lithological composition, tectonic structure and recent erosive processes are the main factors controlling the visual landscapes. Territorial properties, such as colours and agricultural capacities, are controlled by these geological characteristics. The landscape map and the photographic catalogue is the main contribution of this paper. The first level of landscape classification distinguishes zones with dominance of either flat, concave or convex areas. Other parts of the territory are, however, composed of concave and convex combinations that originate hybrid orographic structures. In a second level of classification, several subdivisions for each of these types are established.