Landforms of the Earth (PDF)

Prof. Francisco Gutiérrez studied Geology at the Universities of Zaragoza (Spain) and Aberdeen (UK). He is currently Full Professor at the Department of Earth Sciences in the University of Zaragoza and teaches Geohazards, Engineering Geology and Geomorphology. He has carried out research at the University Complutense of Madrid, the Faculty of Geographical Sciences in Utrecht University and the Colorado Geological Survey. His main research topics include evaporite dissolution phenomena, geomorphological mapping, fluvial geomorphology, slope movements, tectonic geomorphology and paleoseismology. He has published more than 60 papers in international journals. Francisco is member of the Editorial Board of the journal Geomorphology since 2003.

Prof. Mateo Gutiérrez-Elorza studied Geology at the University of Madrid. He has taught several geological subjects at Madrid University, the University College of Teruel and the University of Zaragoza, where he became Full Professor in 1980. He was President of the Spanish Society of Geomorphology (1987-1990) and Vice-President of the Spanish Association for Quaternary Research (1985-1987). His main research topics include regional geomorphology, karst, tectonic geomorphology, aeolian landforms, weathering features and soil erosion. He has published several geomorphology text books and more than 100 peer-reviewed papers.

“I definitely recommend this book to illustrate and understand the many types of landforms mentioned in textbooks, field guides and research papers. This is also a book to encourage us out into the field; there is a lifetime (or more) of geological fieldtrip ideas in this book.” (John Lonergan, Proceedings of the Open University Geological Society, Vol. 3, 2017)

“This is a nicely produced, informative and attractive approach to geomorphology through pictures. Not too many of this kind have ever been published and at the moment there is no direct competitor on the market. It is good to have it within reach.” (Piotr Migoń, Geologos, Vol. 23 (1), 2017)“This is a unique geomorphology textbook in that … it presents stunningly beautiful photographs of all types of geomorphic landscapes from around the world. … The reviewer highly recommends this work for anyone interested in the visual appearance of various geomorphic features of the Earth. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers.” (M. S. Field, Choice, Vol. 54 (3), November, 2016)