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GEOMORPHOLOGY AND SPIRITUALITY: FROM THE KARST MORPHOLOGY TO THE HERMITAGES AND THE TRISULTI CHARTREUSE (ERNICI MOUNTS, CENTRAL APENNINE)

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Geomorphology and spirituality: from the karst morphology to the hermitages and the trisulti chartreuse (ernici mounts, central apennine). Explore the unique link between karst geomorphology and spiritual sites in Italy's Central Apennine. Discover hermitage caves and the Trisulti Chartreuse in the Ernici Mounts.

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This review is written under the significant limitation of a missing abstract, which is crucial for evaluating the specific aims, methods, and preliminary findings of a research paper. Based solely on the title, "GEOMORPHOLOGY AND SPIRITUALITY: FROM THE KARST MORPHOLOGY TO THE HERMITAGES AND THE TRISULTI CHARTREUSE (ERNICI MOUNTS, CENTRAL APENNINE)," the paper proposes a highly intriguing and interdisciplinary exploration. The juxtaposition of physical geography (karst morphology) with human cultural and spiritual practices (hermitages, Chartreuse) in a specific geographical context (Ernici Mounts, Central Apennine) suggests a valuable contribution to understanding the complex interactions between natural landscapes and human settlement patterns, particularly those driven by spiritual motivations. The topic holds promise for shedding light on the historical ecology and cultural geography of the region. A robust abstract would ideally clarify the precise nature of the relationship being investigated. Is the paper exploring how karst features *influenced* the choice of location for spiritual sites, perhaps offering natural shelter, isolation, or symbolic significance? Or does it examine how these sites, once established, then *interacted* with or *modified* the local geomorphology? The title suggests a focus on the former, tracing a path "from" morphology "to" the spiritual sites. It would be valuable to understand the theoretical framework underpinning this investigation, for example, whether it draws from environmental determinism, cultural landscape studies, human-environment interaction, or a more phenomenological approach to place and spiritual experience. The specific examples of hermitages and the Trisulti Chartreuse in the Ernici Mounts offer rich case studies for such an analysis, promising detailed insights into local human-landscape dynamics. Without an abstract, it is impossible to assess the methodology or expected outcomes. A comprehensive abstract would detail the data sources and analytical techniques employed. For instance, does the study utilize geomorphological mapping, historical cartography, archival research of monastic records, archaeological evidence, or even ethnographic approaches to understand the spiritual significance of these sites? Furthermore, it would be essential to understand the paper's key research questions and its expected contribution to both geomorphology and the study of human spirituality or cultural landscapes. Future work should ensure that the abstract clearly delineates these aspects, enabling readers and reviewers to fully grasp the scope and scientific rigor of this potentially highly significant interdisciplinary research.

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