Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Slinger-Friedman, Vanessa
• Allen, Casey D
• Allen, Casey D.

Titel

Dominica

Ist Teil von

• Landscapes and Landforms of the Lesser Antilles, 2017, p.153-171

Ort / Verlag

Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG

Erscheinungsjahr

2017

Quelle

Alma/SFX Local Collection

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Located along the eastern boundary of the Caribbean Plate, Dominica is one of the most volcanically active countries in the Caribbean. Its volcanic nature results in a rugged mountainous landscape that is lush and fertile and creates the backdrop for a rich biodiversity of plants and animals. Dominica, with its mountain peaks, subaerial volcanoes, crater lake, coastal dike, and numerous rivers, has been shaped over millions of years by volcanic and hydrological processes, which have built up and worn down the island, respectively. Dominica’s physical geography played a role in helping the native Carib Amerindians resist European colonization, and today contributes to Dominica’s economy by supplying the landscape for the agriculture, fishing, and tourism that takes place on the island. Dominica’s economy and parts of its culture are a reflection of its landscapes and landforms. Conversely, the influence of various cultures and economic activities on Dominica is reflected in impacts on the geomorphic landscape.