Karst
Karst is a topography formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum. It is characterized by underground drainage systems with sinkholes and caves. It has also been documented for more weathering-resistant rocks, such as quartzite, given the right conditions. Subterranean drainage may limit surface water, with few to no rivers or lakes. However, in regions where the dissolved bedrock is covered (perhaps by debris) or confined by one or more superimposed non-soluble rock strata, distinctive karst features may occur only at subsurface levels and can be totally missing above ground.The study of paleokarst (buried karst …
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UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation · 29 October 2024 English
management of transboundary aquifers l) World Map of Karst Aquifers m) map that characterizes the degree of …
IUCN: International Union for Conservation of Nature · 25 October 2024 English
Inland waters – such as rivers, lakes and other wetlands – are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. They are also the most threatened; almost one in three …
including ‘Critically Endangered’ systems such as the Karst Rising Springs Wetland Community of South Australia … low-flow conditions • Exchange with groundwater and karst systems • Maintains thermal regime aquifer vertical …
Snowy Hydro · 23 October 2024 English
16 If the Planning Secretary determines that the development has caused Biodiversity Management exceedances of the performance measures in condition 15 above, the Plan (S2-FGJ-ENV-PLN- Proponent must pay additional funds …
Gabro and the Gooandra Volcanics There are eight karst areas in KNP, all of which are developed in Silurian … groundwater dependent ecosystem (GDE) and karst area, and Coolemans Plain karst area; both are recognised in the …
World Bank Group · 21 October 2024 English
This Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) explores the unique climate change challenge faced by the Pacific Atoll Countries (Pacific Atolls), the Republic of Kiribati, the Republic of the Marshall …
processes involving coral sands and coralline algae fragments over the past 5,000 years to create low islands on top of karsts …
World Bank Group · 20 October 2024 English
This Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) explores the unique climate change challenge faced by the Pacific Atoll Countries (Pacific Atolls), the Republic of Kiribati, the Republic of the Marshall …
processes involving coral sands and coralline algae fragments over the past 5,000 years to create low islands on top of karsts …
World Bank Group · 17 October 2024 English
development, and the first national forest city. Its karst landscape confines the built-up area to 11 percent …
World Bank Group · 17 October 2024 English
is predicted - landslides, rockfalls, screes, karst (on limestone and carbonate rocks), and in semi-rocky … is predicted - landslides, rockfalls, screes, karst (in limestone and carbonate rocks), and in semi-rocky …
UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme · 10 October 2024 English
are home to some of Europe’s richest areas with regards to natural habitats, biological diversity, karst landscapes, lakes and rivers. However, the region’s unique natural habitats suffer from ecosystem …
regards to natural habitats, biological diversity, karst landscapes, lakes and rivers. However, the region’s … regards to natural habitats, biological diversity, karst landscapes, lakes and rivers. With a host of valuable …
World Bank Group · 4 October 2024 English
limestone rocks. In the karst region of the Dinarides, at different altitudes, lie karst fields. The hilly … range, with karst fields in between, and the lower part is dominated by plateaus, also with karst fields … layout of mountain massifs, lowlands, valleys, karst fields, etc. affect the climate and modify it to … and warm air masses from the south. Through the karst valleys and valleys of large rivers, cold air masses …
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation · 18 September 2024 Japanese
a living heritage bearer in Shilin, South China Karst World Heritage site © Zhao quanjiang Our ExpertiseRegional … Sedimentation (IRTCES) International Research Centre on Karst (IRCK) International Training Centre for the Intangible …
