Fiziko-Geograficheskiy Atlas Mira

Summary

Terence Armstrong reviews the Soviet Physical-Geographical Atlas of the World (1964), judging it the most detailed physical geography atlas yet produced. Organized into world, continental, and USSR sections, it covers relief, geology, climate, soils, flora, fauna, and related topics. The review highlights detailed river-water chemistry and physical geographical regionalization maps, notes that compilation explanations lack detailed source citations, and credits the American Geographical Society’s complete translation with enhancing accessibility.