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화강암 풍화지형의 경관자원가치와 보전에 관한 연구-삼척시 미로면 쉰움산 나마(Gnamma)를 중심으로-

김태석1, 박지선1, 오정식1
Tae-Suk KIM1, Ji-Sun PARK1, Jeong-Sik OH1
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1동국대학교 대학원 지리학과
1Department of Geography, Dongguk University

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Published Online: Dec 31, 2011

ABSTRACT

We investigate geomorphological Landscape Resources value and the need for conservation study of the types and characteristics of gnamma on the top of Mt. Swin-um in Samcheok-Si Gangwon-Do. First of all, The types of gnamma in Mt. Swin-um based on Twidale's method of classification of gnamma. As a result, from 90 gnammas 23 pit types, 19 pan types, 9 armchair shaped hollow types and 39 other types are classified. Gnamma in Mt. Swin-um are the natural landscape of the regional representatives consisting of cliff, fall, pothole and block field. In addition, Due to a broad distribution and unique shapes of the lager academic and educational value and regional tourism is well known as a place of folk-beliefs. Recently the value and conservation of geomorphological landscape awareness has increased significantly. In accordance with this trend, Gnamma in Mt. Swin-um also conservation and management should be systematic.

Keywords: geomorphological landscape resources; gnamma; Mt. Swin-um; Twidale; weathering landform