Studying and mapping natural complexes of the piedmont plain of the Dokuchaev ridge (Kunashir island, Great Kuril ridge)

Abstract

The article presents the findings of geosystems studies of the piedmont accumulative plain located between the mountain massifs of Dokuchaev ridge and Tyatya volcano on the Kunashir island. The plain is a unique natural object, as denudation prevails in the Kuril Islands and accumulative forms are not widespread here. Field surveys of vegetation, soils and topography were carried out according to standard methods. Ultrahigh spatial resolution satellite image, topographic maps and scientific literature were also used as materials. As a result, thematic maps were compiled and features of spatial distribution of geosystems were identified.