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The New Classification of Mountains in the Korean Peninsula and the Mountain Associated Influence on Atmospheric Environment

한반도 산맥의 재조사와 분류 및 대기환경에 미치는 영향

  • Received : 2016.01.08
  • Accepted : 2016.02.21
  • Published : 2016.02.29

Abstract

Mountains have significant influences on the atmospheric environment. The Korean Peninsula consists of approximately 70% mountainous area with numerous mountain ranges and peaks. The initial classification of mountains in Korea was made by a Japanese scientist from 1900 to 1902. In fact, the Japanese study created too many names of mountains to maintain, which led to confusions. The purpose of this study aims to simplify the previous names and classification of mountains in the Korean Peninsula so that they can be utilized for educational and general purpose of the society and educational institutions. Through this study, we name various mountains as one name "Korea Mountains" which is classified as the secondary world-mountain class stretching from the Korean Peninsula to northeast China (southern Manchuria). The Korea Mountains connect the third class regional medium-scale mountains of Jirin, Hamkyoung, Taebaek, and the fourth mountain class, 8 small-scale ranges including the Liaoning, Yaenbaen, Hambeuk, Pyoungbeuk, Whanghae, Charyoung, Kyoungsang and Namhae Mountains. The major mountains in the Korean Peninsula are normally influenced by the general circulation of the atmosphere of the world. The atmospheric conditions are modified on the up-stream and down-stream sides; there is a need for continuous monitoring of the atmospheric environment which impacts the ecosystem and human society.

한반도의 약 70% 이상을 차지하고 있는 산지는 많은 산들과 산맥으로 이루어져 있으며, 산맥들은 대기환경에 큰 영향을 준다. 산맥의 분류조사는 1900-1902년 일본학자에 의거 수행 된 후, 현재 산맥의 이름이 매우 많고 혼선이 되고 있다. 본 연구는 기존의 산맥 이름과 그 분류를 간단히 하여 사회적 교육적 활용에 가치를 두고 있다. 먼저, 중국의 만주로부터 (대)한반도까지 주축을 이루는 세계적인 제2차 중규모산맥을 단일 이름인 고려산맥으로 명명하였다. 그리고, 고려산맥에 수반되는 지역적인 제3차 산맥들은 지린(길림)산맥, 함경산맥, 태백산맥, 소백산맥으로 분류하고, 그 다음 제4차 산맥은 랴오닝산맥, 옌볜(연변)산맥, 함북산맥, 평북산맥, 황해산맥, 차령산맥, 경상산맥, 남해산맥 등 8개의 중소 산맥으로 분류 하였다. 일반적으로 한반도의 산맥들은 지구규모 대순환의 영향을 지속적으로 받고 있다. 산맥의 풍상과 풍하 측에서 발생하는 공기환경적인 변화에 따라, 인간과 생태계에 주는 대기환경의 영향평가와 그 감시의 필요성을 강조하였다.

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