Southern Carpathian rock glaciers: Inventory, distribution and environmental controlling factors

Geomorphology ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 293 ◽  
pp. 391-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandru Onaca ◽  
Florina Ardelean ◽  
Petru Urdea ◽  
Brigitte Magori
Keyword(s):  
Controlling Factors ◽  
Rock Glaciers ◽  
Inventory Distribution

scholarly journals Controlling factors of microclimate in blocky surface layers of two nearby relict rock glaciers (Niedere Tauern Range, Austria)

2019 ◽  
Vol 101 (4) ◽  
pp. 310-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Wagner ◽  
Marcus Pauritsch ◽  
Cyril Mayaud ◽  
Andreas Kellerer-Pirklbauer ◽  
Felix Thalheim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlling Factors ◽  
Surface Layers ◽  
Rock Glaciers

scholarly journals Periglacial landforms and the geological controlling factors: examples from the highest mountains of the Balkan Peninsula

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 39-47
Author(s):  
Emil Gachev
Keyword(s):  
Balkan Peninsula ◽  
Controlling Factors ◽  
High Mountain ◽  
High Mountains ◽  
Composition And Structure ◽  
Geological Conditions ◽  
Rock Glaciers ◽  
Geological Factors ◽  
Mountain Environment ◽  
Tectonic Settings

Periglacial landforms are typical features of the high mountain environment on the Balkan Peninsula. Their formation and diversity is determined by climatic, topographic and geological factors. Presently active periglacial processes occur above 1700-2000 m a. s. l., while relict features are observed down to 1100-1400 m a. s. l. Among the most prominent periglacial landforms are the extensive talus screes and fans, the numerous rock glaciers (especially in Rila, Pirin, Shar and Prokletije Mountains) – considered mostly relict – and nivation features (nivation cirques, long-lasting snow patches), as well as cryo-clastuc landforms (stone seas and strips). The present study aims to focus on the importance of geological conditions (bedrock composition and structure, tectonic settings) for the diversity and style of periglacial landforms – a factor, whose role has often been underestimated. The analysis and the derived conclusions are based mainly on regional and local comparisons between the high mountains throughout the peninsula.

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