Geological and hydrological characteristics of the valley of the river Malaya Laba
Krasnodar region is unique in its diverse nature. This is due to the different climatic zones, which include steppe, forest-steppe, deciduous forest, spruce-fir forests, subalpine and Alpine meadows, mountains and glaciers. Special beauty and diversity of natural-climatic zones differ in the foothills of the Great Caucasus range. Just in such places and the river Malaya Laba, forming a picturesque valley. The article presents the characteristics of the geographical position of the river. Describes the topography and soils of the valley, the vegetation of the surrounding areas. The geological and hydrological characteristics of the Malaya Laba river, the water regime in the catchment area, the maximum and minimum peaks of water consumption. Given the hydrological features the hydrological regime of rivers at the hydrological post in the area of hydrological post at p. Rapid. Descriptions of the basic rocks, which made their way to the plain Malaya Laba. The prospects of development in the area of tourism and recreation, proposed the idea of development in Malaya Laba river Basin small hydropower plants, which can produce a significant amount of cheap electricity.