Mountain Research and Development, Vol. 45, No. 2 (May 2025), pp. R27-R40 (14 pages) The European Alps are surrounded by highly urbanized areas located close to fragile mountain landscapes. The ...
So much so that we've called a bunch of other mountain ranges all over the world the Alps as well (Southern Alps, Oregon Alps, etc.). But just why are these mountains so important? And how did the ...