Scientific value and natural heritage of the historical glacier of the Veleta Cirque (Sierra Nevada)

Authors

  • Antonio Gómez Ortiz
  • Ferran Salvador Franch
  • Marc Oliva Franganillo

Keywords:

Veleta cirque (Sierra Nevada), historical glacier, landscape, Sierra Nevada National Park, heritage values

Abstract

The small glacier located in the Veleta cirque was the most important of those existing in Sierra Nevada during the Little Ice Age (LIA) and the only one persisting until the mid-20th century. At present, only patches of glacial ice and permafrost remain under the debris cover. The singular geomorphological, environmental and scientific interest of this cirque make it unique within the landscapes of the high lands of Sierra Nevada National Park, and justify the need to preserve it.

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Published

2018-09-30

How to Cite

Gómez Ortiz, A., Salvador Franch, F., & Oliva Franganillo, M. (2018). Scientific value and natural heritage of the historical glacier of the Veleta Cirque (Sierra Nevada). Revista UNES. Universidad, Escuela Y Sociedad, (5), 12–30. Retrieved from https://revistaseug.ugr.es/index.php/revistaunes/article/view/12196

Issue

Núm. 5 (Septiembre 2018)

Section

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