Granite Landscapes of Sardinia: Long-Term Evolution of Scenic Landforms

Melis, Rita Teresa; Gregorio, Felice Di; Panizza, Valeria

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“…The granite deposits in Gallura have always been beneficial to local and migrant populations as building material for houses. They were naturally present, and also served as shelter for farm animals (Melis et al., 2017: 354). Corsica and Gallura are geologically closely related and belong to the granite region of the ‘Corsican Massif’ (Bonz, 1968: 99).…”

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The impact of geofactors on the formation of language islands and minority languages: The case of Cimbrian, Ladinian and Sardinian

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Linzmeier

2021

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This contribution aims to highlight the geofactors which determine the development and continuity of language islands and the territories of minority languages. The focus of this research is therefore primarily on the geomorphological conditions of a specific language area and the interaction of natural factors, such as landform configuration, quality of soil and climate, with sociological and political factors. This approach will offer a new perspective on the genesis of these specific speech areas by taking into consideration the geographical conditions from the beginning of the first settlements through the history of further language propagation and language contact. The case studies chosen to substantiate this theory are the Cimbrian community and the Ladin-speaking valleys in the Alps (Northern Italy) as well as different minority languages spoken in Sardinia, where hilly landscapes alternate with plains, both bordered by the sea. All these languages became minority languages in remote areas, though the determining factors, geographical as well as socio-linguistic, were quite different.

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“…19. ‘Throughout the island, the Sardinian granite landscape is characterized by rugged mountains cut by deep gorges, vast uplands scattered with block piles, and large hills covered by Mediterranean scrub. Indented coasts, shaped into promontories, bays and small islands border the ancient granite masses that rise from the sea’ (Melis et al., 2017: 351).…”

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The impact of geofactors on the formation of language islands and minority languages: The case of Cimbrian, Ladinian and Sardinian

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2021

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“…However, none of these examples highlights ongoing landforming processes as significant contributing agents. Other examples of granite landscapes of considerable value for geosciences such as those of south-west England (Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor -Campbell et al 1998;Gunnell et al 2013), Sardinia (Melis et al 2017), Lower Austria (Huber 1999, Migoń et al 2018, or the Mojave Desert, USA (Oberlander 1974), are more subdued and lack highmagnitude but short-duration geomorphic events which would considerably alter the scenery. Thus, in terms of current recognition and potential significance, Seoraksan can be considered as a benchmark terrain to demonstrate intertwining of inherited landforms and contemporary processes to shape granite scenery of outstanding scenic value which has never been shaped by glaciers.…”

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Granite Landform Diversity and Dynamics Underpin Geoheritage Values of Seoraksan Mountains, Republic of Korea

2018

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Seoraksan Mountains in the Republic of Korea are presented as an area of outstanding geodiversity combining rock-controlled granite landforms, inherited cold-climate landforms and highly active contemporary geomorphological processes. Three generations of granites, ranging in age from Proterozoic to Cretaceous, are present and each of these supports distinctive morphology. Cretaceous granites are associated with most spectacular features such as domes and towers, fins, long rock slopes, and fluvial gorges. The latter host abundant waterfalls of different types, potholes, and bedrock channels. While no clear glacial landforms exist in Seoraksan, widespread blockfields, blockslopes, and blockstreams constitute the cold-climate legacy of potentially important palaeoclimatic significance. Slope steepness and extreme rainfall events are the decisive factors to explain frequent mass movements which leave visible erosional and depositional evidence on slopes and in valley floors. The geodiversity of Seoraksan makes the area highly suitable for outdoor geo-education and it is also argued that the area represents a highly diverse, non-glaciated mountainous geomorphological system that integrates source and sink areas and is of exceptional value and extraordinary scenic beauty.

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The Coastal Dunes of Sardinia: Landscape Response to Climate and Sea Level Changes

Melis

Gregorio

Panizza

2017

World Geomorphological Landscapes

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Granite Landscapes of Sardinia: Long-Term Evolution of Scenic Landforms

Cited by 5 publications

References 4 publications

The impact of geofactors on the formation of language islands and minority languages: The case of Cimbrian, Ladinian and Sardinian

The impact of geofactors on the formation of language islands and minority languages: The case of Cimbrian, Ladinian and Sardinian

Granite Landform Diversity and Dynamics Underpin Geoheritage Values of Seoraksan Mountains, Republic of Korea

The Coastal Dunes of Sardinia: Landscape Response to Climate and Sea Level Changes

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