New Developments of Karst Geomorphology Concepts

A. Frumkin*

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Abstract

Karst terrains develop where chemical dissolution dominates over mechanical processes, commonly with well-developed secondary porosity. The karst system is unique, being truly three-dimensional, as it extends deep under the Earth surface. Karst geomorphology concepts have developed considerably during the last decades, mainly due to cave exploration and new research tools. Understanding of karst geomorphology concepts is a challenge particularly because much of the karst system lies below the surface, where direct observation is hardly possible. The unique subsurface morphologies, together with surface karst landforms, are distinct from other landscapes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationKarst Geomorphology
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages1-13
Number of pages13
Volume6
ISBN (Print)9780080885223
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2013

Keywords

  • Carbonate rocks
  • Caves
  • Dissolution
  • Epigene karst
  • Evaporites
  • Hypogene karst
  • Karst concepts
  • Karst development
  • Karst landforms
  • Karst processes
  • Vadose

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