Mountains seem like they have been in place forever, and it can be difficult for kids to imagine how mountains were built over millions of years by processes co

Mountains as we know them were formed by a wide range of processes. This vivid introduction explains the course of orogeny (mountain formation) and the resultin

Mountains as we know them were formed by a wide range of processes. This vivid introduction explains the course of orogeny (mountain formation) and the resultin

Using examples chosen from a variety of geographical settings and scales, A. J. Gerrard presents a novel approach to the study of mountain environments. He prov

A valuable introduction to the processes of mountain belt formation and summary of orogenic research, for advanced students and researchers.