World Heritage Site: Putorana Plateau
Publication Year: 2025
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE4909BEA7DC
Summary
A comprehensive analysis of landforms within Russia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites reveals their exceptional geological, geomorphological, and aesthetic significance. The study highlights the unique features of the Volcanoes of Kamchatka, Lake Baikal, Putorana Plateau, and Lena Pillars National Park, including the Kluchevskoy Volcano, Uzon Volcano Caldera, Ayan fiords lake, and Russia's largest waterfalls. These sites are recognized for their outstanding natural values, contributing to global heritage conservation efforts. The research employs a detailed examination of these landforms, emphasizing their scientific and cultural importance.
Citation
Butorin, A. A., Trofimova, E. V., & Maksakovskiy, N. V. (2025). Landforms Recognized at the World Natural Heritage Sites (Siberia and the Russian Far East). Doklady Earth Sciences, 522(3). https://doi.org/10.1134/s1028334x25606662
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