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http://dx.doi.org/10.5467/JKESS.2016.37.1.21

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

Chung, Yong-Seung (Korea Centre for Atmospheric Environment Research)
Kim, Hak-Sung (Korea Centre for Atmospheric Environment Research)
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Journal of the Korean earth science society / v.37, no.1, 2016 , pp. 21-28 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
classification of mountains; new names of mountains; the Korea Mountains; 12 mountains and weather; the impact on atmospheric environment;
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