Introduction

Specialized topics of this book on geomorphological hazards and related natural phenomena are introduced by a brief description of the diverse environment of the Nepal HimalayaNepal Himalaya-Nepal Himalayas. The physical-geographical features of NepalNépal are explained through its geological and orographical arrangement and an overview of climatic conditions and hydrological as well as biogeographical phenomena adapted to it. Furthermore, the methodological aspects of the research of the high mountain environment are discussed in relation to the progress in the knowledge of geomorphological hazards in the Nepal HimalayaNepal Himalaya-Nepal Himalayas.