Туфури Власине и Крајишта
Earth hummocks in the regions of Vlasina and Krajište, Southern Serbia
Author(s): Marko V. Milošević, Milovan Milivojević, Jelena ĆajićSubject(s): Physical Geopgraphy, Regional Geography
Published by: Српско географско друштво
Keywords: earth hummocks; palsa mounds; fluvial plain; periglacial processes; Vlasina and Krajište;
Summary/Abstract: The paper determines genetic factors of earth hummocks that are found below the lower limit of the periglacial processes. This issue was analysed in the area of Vlasina and Krajište, where seven localities with earth hummocks and one locality with palsa mounds. Genetic factors have been classified into two groups: inherited factors (geological composition, temperature fluctuations, vegetation, hydrogeological regime) and additional factors, such as human activities which led to changes of ecological balance and microclimatic characteristics.
Journal: Гласник Српског географског друштва
- Issue Year: 87/2007
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 39-50
- Page Count: 12
- Language: Serbian