Critical Zone Observatory in Megacities – A Case Study in the City of São Paulo, Brazil

2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Imbernon R.A.L., A. Ustra, R. C. A. Hirata, V. R. Elis, S.I. Rodrigues, L.R. Dantas
DOI: 10.1201/9781003231509-14
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Abstract

Anthropic activities result in negative externalities both in the provision of ecosystem services and in the natural processes of the Geosphere. Menegat (2010) cites Mumford (1970 [1938] p. 316), who states that the city is an earthly form of expression of regional individuality . For Mumford, the city, even when extremely large, had “its shape conditioned by topography and the nature of the land”.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Land Use and Ecosystem Services Geography and Environmental Studies Historical Geography and Geographical Thought

Publication details

Pages
265–276
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter