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Geomorphological map of the Po Plain, Italy, at a scale of 1:250 000
Author(s) -
Castiglioni Giovanni B.,
Biancotti Augusto,
Bondesan Marco,
Cortemiglia Gian C.,
Elmi Carlo,
Favero Vito,
Gasperi Gianfranco,
Marchetti Giuseppe,
Orombelli Giuseppe,
Pellegrini Giovanni B.,
Tellini Claudio
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
earth surface processes and landforms
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.294
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1096-9837
pISSN - 0197-9337
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1096-9837(199911)24:12<1115::aid-esp38>3.0.co;2-z
Subject(s) - scale (ratio) , geology , geomorphology , physical geography , archaeology , hydrology (agriculture) , cartography , geography , geotechnical engineering
A 1:250 000 scale map of the Po Plain, northern Italy, has been produced by a team of 11 geomorphologists from several Italian universities and other scientific institutions. Their coordinated work in producing the map started in 1986 and was organized through a consortium of 10 local groups. The map provides a detailed classification of landforms based on morphogenetic criteria and has a clear morphographic content together with some morphometric elements. The temporal evolution in regional landform patterns is not directly evidenced by the legend, but may be interpreted through examination of relic surfaces, river beds and beach ridges represented on the map. The map also highlights the effects of human impacts on the evolution of the river system and coastal zone. This paper chronicles the mapping process and presents the geomorphological basis for production of the map itself. It uses extracts from the map to illustrate the major points and provides interested readers with information on how to obtain the complete map. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.