Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- 1 Introduction to Landscapes and Landforms of Iran -- Abstract -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Location of Iran -- 1.2.1 Administrative Divisions of Iran -- 1.3 Geology of Iran -- 1.3.1 Geological and Structural Unit of Iran -- 1.3.1.1 Zagros Sedimentary-Structural Unit -- 1.3.1.2 Folded Zagros -- 1.3.1.3 Zagros Thrust or High Zagros -- 1.3.1.4 Khuzestan Plain -- 1.3.1.5 Sanandaj-Sirjan Unit -- 1.3.1.6 Central Iran -- 1.3.1.7 East and Southeast Iran -- 1.3.1.8 Nehbandan-Khash or Flysch Unit -- 1.3.1.9 Lut Block -- 1.3.1.10 Makran (Mokaran)
1.3.1.11 Alborz -- 1.3.1.12 Eastern Alborz and Koppeh Dagh -- 1.3.1.13 Central Alborz -- 1.3.1.14 Western Alborz and Azerbaijan -- 1.3.2 Faults of Iran -- 1.3.3 Geology Evolution of Iran -- 1.4 Climate -- 1.4.1 Air Masses Affecting Iran Climate -- 1.4.1.1 Winter Air Masses -- 1.4.1.2 Summer Air Masses -- 1.4.2 Factors Affecting Aridity of Iran -- 1.4.3 Wind Activities in Desert Areas of Iran -- 1.4.4 Paleoenvironment of Iran (in Quaternary) -- 1.5 Hydrology -- 1.6 Human Settlements and Landscape -- References -- 2 Introduction to Desert Landscapes and Landforms of Iran -- Abstract
2.1 Introduction to Desert Landscapes and Landforms of Iran -- References -- 3 Alluvial-Fluvial Landforms -- Abstract -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Playa Landforms -- 3.3 Pediment -- 3.4 Alluvial Fans -- 3.4.1 Role of Climate Changes and Active Tectonic on Development of Alluvial Fans -- 3.4.2 Human Settlements and Alluvial Fans -- 3.5 Desert Rivers -- 3.6 Badlands -- 3.7 Hoodoos (Fairy Chimney) and Other Similar Landforms -- References -- 4 Hydro-aeolian Landforms -- Abstract -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Yardang (Kalut) -- References -- 5 Aeolian Landforms -- Abstract -- 5.1 Introduction
5.2 Sand Sea (Erg) and Dunefield -- 5.2.1 Classification of Erg and Dunefield in Iran -- 5.2.1.1 Classification of Erg and Dunefield in Iran According to &!blank -- Geographical Distribution -- South Alborz and Dasht-e Kavir (Great Kavir) -- Dunefields Along the Markazi Mountains -- Eastern Dunefields -- Lut Desert Sand Sea and Dunefield -- Jazmuriyan Dunefield -- Coastal Area Dunefield -- Sistan Dunefield -- Khuzestan Dunefield -- Other Dunefields -- 5.3 Nebkha -- 5.4 Lee Dunes or Shadow Dunes -- 5.5 Sand Ramp -- 5.6 Desert Pavement -- 5.7 Ventifact -- References -- 6 Other Desert Landforms
Abstract -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Salt Domes (Diapirs) -- 6.2.1 Classification of the Salt Domes in Iran -- 6.2.1.1 Classification of Salt Domes of Iran by Age of Formation -- 6.2.1.2 Classification of Salt Domes of Iran Based on &!blank -- Geographical Distribution -- 6.3 Metorites in Desert Areas of Iran -- References -- 7 Geodiversity of Iran -- Abstract -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.1.1 Mountainous and Karstic Landforms -- 7.1.2 Volcanic Landforms -- 7.1.3 Desert Landforms -- 7.1.4 Coastal Landforms -- 7.1.5 Miscellaneous Landforms -- References
Notes
8 Geopark and Geotourism Potential in Desert Landforms
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes
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