Geomorphology and Hydrology of Karst Terrains
Author | : William Blaine White |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Karst |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : William Blaine White |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Karst |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Jo De Waele |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 916 |
Release | : 2022-06-21 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1119605369 |
Karst Hydrogeology, Geomorphology and Caves A Comprehensive Resource Covering All Aspects of Karst Hydrogeology, Geomorphology, and Caves This essential book covers all physical, chemical, and geological aspects of karst science. It reviews current knowledge on hydrogeology, geomorphology and caves in karst, based on the vast existing literature and investigations carried out by the authors worldwide. The different topics are profusely illustrated with color figures and images from all continents and climates, showing the scientific and aesthetic appeal of karst environments. The book covers in a systematic way the significant features of karst rocks, the chemistry and kinetics of their dissolution, the rate and distribution of karst denudation, the unique hydrogeology of karst terrains, the landforms endemic to karst, the morphology of caves and their diverse sedimentary records, and the multiple processes that lead to the formation of underground voids. Overall, the work reflects the increasing recognition of karst as a fundamental part of the Earth’s dynamic systems, and helps readers understand this multidisciplinary field from a holistic and nuts-and-bolts perspective. Some of the ideas discussed within the book include: How karst is gaining importance for human development, because of its valuable resources (groundwater) and associated environmental problems (impacts and hazards) The enormous technological developments achieved in recent years Recent major breakthroughs in the field and their influence on other scientific disciplines The central role played by karst science for understanding and mitigating global environmental issues (global warming, depletion of resources, human-induced hazards) For all scientists working in karst, and for students and lecturers of karst-related programs, this book serves as a valuable all-in-one source. It is also a valuable resource for professional hydrogeologists, the petroleum industry, environmental geologists, and of course speleologists, the last true geographic explorers in the world.
Author | : William Blaine White |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 464 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Karst |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Derek Ford |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 581 |
Release | : 2013-05-03 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1118684990 |
Originally published in 1989, Karst Geomorphology and Hydrology became the leading textbook on karst studies. This new textbook has been substantially revised and updated. The first half of the book is a systematic presentation of the dissolution kinetics, chemical equilibria and physical flow laws relating to karst environments. It includes details of the many environmental factors that complicate their chemical evolution, with a critique of measurement of karst erosion rates. The second half of the book looks at the classification system for cave systems and the influence of climate and climatic change on karst development. The book ends with chapters on karst water resource management and a look at the important issues of environmental management, including environmental impact assessment, environmental rehabilitation, tourism impacts and conservation values. Practical application of karst studies are explained throughout the text. "This new edition strengthens the book's position as the essential reference in the field. Karst geoscientists will not dare to stray beyond arm's reach of this volume. It is certain to remain the professional standard for many decades." Journal of Cave and Karst Studies, August 2007
Author | : Barry F. Beck |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 818 |
Release | : 2020-12-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 100015078X |
Engineers from around the world recount in this volume their successes and failures in attempting to deal with unique and quixotic landscapes.
Author | : Russell S. Harmon |
Publisher | : Geological Society of America |
Total Pages | : 394 |
Release | : 2006-01-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 081372404X |
Author | : Ognjen Bonacci |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 279 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3642831656 |
Karst is characterized particularly by special landforms and sub surface drainage. The various actions of water result in numerous variations of surface and sub-surface karst forms. They also bring about distinctive geologic-morphologic forms, and more striking ly, specific flora and fauna. The scientific discipline of hydrology, although a long-established science, cannot easily be applied to karst regions with their very complex drainage system. A special approach is therefore necessary to understand and predict water circulation in these areas. This is the viewpoint we must adopt if hydrology is to solve the complex problems of karst phenomena. This book can be seen as the appeal of a hydrologist to experts from different scientific dis ciplines (geology, hydrology, geomorphology, geography, geo physics, meteorology, ecology, civil engineering, forestry, agricul ture, etc.) to collaborate towards a better understanding of karst areas. Evidently, karst phenomena have not been sufficiently and carefully studied worldwide. It is equally true that the first theories on water circulation in karst were developed according to ex periences in the Dinaric karst. This can easily be explained. In habitants in those areas had no place to which to escape, as was the case in other countries.
Author | : Sam Upchurch |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 450 |
Release | : 2019-02-14 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9783030099039 |
This book discusses the geology, hydrogeology, and water quality/geochemistry of karst systems in geologically young terrain, using the state of Florida as an example. Also discussed are sinkhole-development models; sinkhole risk; eogenetic karst features developed in rocks as young as 125,000 years and as old as 65 million years; and karst landscapes of Florida, including regional geology and geomorphology with important examples of karst features, such as springs, sinkholes, caves, and other karst landforms. The eogenetic karst of Florida is largely covered and this book extensively discusses the interactions of karst processes with sand- and clay-rich cover materials.
Author | : Derek C. Ford |
Publisher | : London ; Boston : Unwin Hyman |
Total Pages | : 601 |
Release | : 1989-01-01 |
Genre | : Hydrologie karstique |
ISBN | : 9780045511068 |
Author | : David Drew |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 311 |
Release | : 2017-10-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1351436120 |
One quarter of the world's population lives in karst terrains, yet karsts are highly vulnerable to stresses caused by human activity. This book surveys human impact on karst water, showing that the increasing pollution of the environment has, to a great extent, spoiled sensitive karst ecosystems. This text examines such consequences and offers proposals for future solutions and strategies. Part One provides an overview of the functioning of karsts and of human interaction with karst environments over several millennia. Part Two consists of a systematic examination of the major areas of human activity affecting karst waters, such as agriculture, industry, mining and water exploitation. Finally, Part Three views the effects on karst groundwater within a broader societal and legislative perspective and considers possible changes of methodology and approach.