This image atlas and reference book is written in simple language that can be understood by a
broad audience. The work comprehensively explains the geomorphological forms of high mountains
using many examples like glacial erosion forms and deposits such as moraines and gravel
terraces which are illustrated with numerous photographs. Landslide landscapes volcanoes
weathering and erosion are other examples discussed. These examples are from across the world
including the Himalayas the Alps the Andes and the Southern Alps of New Zealand. This work
is useful for laymen who are interested in geosciences especially high-mountain landforms as
well as for students and teachers of earth sciences.