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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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 · 12 September 2024 English
thrusting or cracking. Included are rock surfaces in karst landscapes, rock dome tops, whaleback, roche moutonné …
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation · 11 September 2024 English
valleys, great escarpments (cliffs), volcanoes, karst landscapes and arid (dry) areas. Within a landscape … Volcanic landforms Glacial features Aeolian landforms Karst features Sedimentary environments Coastal landforms …
EU: European Union · 29 August 2024 English
The Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, aligned with the European Green Deal, emphasizes five pillars: climate action, circular economy, biodiversity, pollution control, and sustainable food systems. Soil condition is …
all the plants are endemic to the region). The karst ecosystem is the largest in Europe and contains … their greater distribution is the Mediterranean karst region. The dominance of the stone fraction gives … medium-altitude zones and gentler slopes, and on leveled karst surfaces these soils have a medium-deep solum. The … In the Republic of Srpska, on sub-Mediterranean karst, i.e. in the territory of Herzegovina, present on … meters above sea level. The relief is extremely karst. The basic specific pedogenetic process in the red …
World Bank Group · 29 August 2024 English
In the wake of COVID-19, tourism on Bonaire is showing signs of rapid and near-complete recovery. At the same time, the population has continued to grow significantly. In 2019 and …
ecologically diverse. The site includes caves and karst, groundwater reservoirs, dry tropical forests, …
EU: European Union · 29 August 2024 English
Soil contamination in the Western Balkans is a significant challenge, hampered by inadequate legal frameworks, lack of comprehensive field data, and insufficient site investigations. This report aims to support the …
expected especially in areas with high permeability karst geology. However, no monitoring has been done to …
World Bank Group · 26 August 2024 English
Myanmar has immense hydropower potential. It is home to four of the region's largest river basins: Ayeyarwady, Chindwin, Sittaung, and Thanlwin. In October 2016, Myanmar's Ministry of Natural Resources and …
structures influencing the rivers - soil sub-strata (as karst en layer depths). “… information by the relevant …
World Bank Group · 23 August 2024 Hausa
The Myanmar hydropower sector, in the early stages of development, has the opportunity to develop sustainably by balancing electricity generation with environmental and social outcomes. The country is currently following …
ahkyak ai nawngwam shara ni, mali zup ai shara ni, karst ginding hkrang masa; hte mat na matu hkring tsang …
World Bank Group · 23 August 2024 Thai
The Myanmar hydropower sector, in the early stages of development, has the opportunity to develop sustainably by balancing electricity generation with environmental and social outcomes. The country is currently following …
การไหลบรรจบกันของแม่นํbา หลายสาย ธรณี วิทยาแบบคาสต์ (Karst) และการปรากฏตัวของปลาและสิuงมีชีวิตทางนํbาทีuถูก …
EU: European Union · 13 August 2024 English
The year 2022 was marked by large wildfires that caused significant social, environmental and economic impacts. Describing some of the most impactful occurrences is essential, not only for historical record …
.................................67 6 Fire of Karst (Italy/Slovenia) .............................. … León for the information provided. 6. Fire of Karst (Italy) We would like to thank Salvatore Gambitta … Oliva, Mariano García (UAH) Chapter 6. Fire of Karst (Italy/Slovenia) – Ramona Velea, Riccardo Laterza … 14 Slovenia 19/07/2022 Obalno-kraška 3988 Karst fire, chapter 6 Croatia 22/03/2022 Zadarska županija …