Preliminary geo-morphological map on a 1: 100 000 scale of the municipality of Mayarí

Authors

  • Sergio Greenidge-Moro Instituto Superior Minero Metalúrgico

Keywords:

geological map, preliminary geomorphological map, relief, micro-alignment

Abstract

The types of reliefs shaping the Municipality of Mayari were identified for the development of a preliminary geomorphological map on a 1: 100 000 scale. The topographical sheets that are part of the area under investigation were digitalized in order to develop a digital model. Geomorphological, morphometric methods and drainage grid analyses were implemented. Each morphometric analysis was represented graphically in a map to allow completing qualitative and quantitative analyses on the ground irregularities. A preliminary geomorphological map on a 1: 100 000 scale was produced based on the interpretation of these maps. This map shows various morpho-alignments, which might represent disjunctive structures. Ten relief sectors are identified according to three hierarchical levels of classification, morpho-structural category, genetics and distinctive features. The results obtained show that the area under investigation has a highly geomorphological complexity where tectonics is the main controller of the prevailing morpho-structures and geological processes.

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Author Biography

Sergio Greenidge-Moro, Instituto Superior Minero Metalúrgico

Ingeniería geológica

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Published

2016-12-06

How to Cite

Greenidge-Moro, S. (2016). Preliminary geo-morphological map on a 1: 100 000 scale of the municipality of Mayarí. Ciencia & Futuro, 6(4), 17–35. Retrieved from https://revista.ismm.edu.cu/index.php/revistacyf/article/view/1321

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Ciencia Universitaria