Complex Terrain Mapping, 2014 Integrated Use of Stereo Air Photos and Satellite Images

A review of five major categories of lithogenetic and morphogenetic terrain types meet the complex terrain criteria: landslides, field photos of slope failures, bedrocks, nonglacial surficial deposits, glacial and alpine-glacial, and periglacial. Interpretations are based on personal knowledge and available background materials. This monograph documents a concept of complex terrains with the use of 208 illustrations, including 64 analyzed and extensively commented examples of stereo-pair air photos and 64 related satellite images.

Preface.- Complex terrain.- Stereo air photos.- High resolution stereo satellite images.- Introduction.- Air photo layout format.- Regional setting satellite images.- Landslide types.- Field photos of slope failures.- Bedrock types.- Nonglacial surficial deposits.- Glacial and alpine-glacial types.- Periglacial types.

Lambert Rivard, Saint-Lambert, Quebec, Canada.