Types and Forms of Relief on Gherasim Torrential Valley, Târgu Ocna

• Main Authors: Mară M., Dârlău Oana
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University Press, Iasi, Romania 2014-10-01
• Series: Present Environment and Sustainable Development
• Subjects: types and forms of relief; Gherasim torrential valley; Târgu Ocna
• Online Access: http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/pesd.2014.8.issue-2/pesd-2014-0036/pesd-2014-0036.xml?format=INT
• ISSN: 2284-7820

The present study brings new data regarding the landforms occurring on gypsum rocks through the action of denudation processes. The landforms signaled complement the domain literature with natural dams, vertical shafts and reappearing springs, developed at the contact between the Subcarpathians and Berzunţi Mts. The presence of the gypsum dam has slowed down the intensity of erosion processes upstream, in comparison to the neighboring valleys. The analyzed area has also an educational importance, offering sufficient objectives for the knowledge of the local characteristics or for field applications. The perimeter presents sufficient objectives also to be included on the list of protected areas of national interest.