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OverviewThis book represents a comprehensive overview of the caves and karsts of Montenegro, a small territory yet one of the fascinating areas regarding speleology. In Montenegro, there are more than 1500 karst wonders identified. Đalovića cave, with more than 20 km, ranks as the longest in the region. In the Maganika massif, Iron Cave also ranks first but because of its length reaching 1100 m. Montenegro's history is also connected to caves as two very popular and visited sanctuaries, monasteries built in the cave - Ostrog and Dajbabe. In another speleo-archaeological site, cave Red Rock, 32 layers with a measured age of 180,000 years, is highly relevant in Europe. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Goran BarovicPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 1st ed. 2024 ISBN: 9783031493744ISBN 10: 3031493745 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 08 March 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsHistorical Overview of Speleological Research on the Territory of Montenegro.- Hydrogeological Characteristics of Montenegro.- Geology of Montenegro.- Hydrology of Surface Water and Climate Characteristics of Montenegro.- Geomorphological Characteristics of Montenegro.- Biodiversity of Montenegrin Caves.- Pedological Characteristics of Montenegro.- Protected Speleological Objects.- Speleological Objects as Tourist Motives.ReviewsAuthor InformationBorn in Niksic, Montenegro. He was educated in Nikšić, Zagreb, Belgrade and Novi Sad, where he obtained the title of Doctor of Geographical Sciences. As a student, he published his first paper at the Congress of Speleologists of Yugoslavia (Sarajevo, 1987). Employed at the Faculty of Philosophy since 1991, in positions ranging from assistant to full professor of subjects in the field of cartography and speleology. He is a member of several scientific and professional associations, organizations and clubs of researchers in the field of geosciences. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |