Cave and Karst Systems of the World: Understanding Karst in a Geologically Young Terrain

Upchurch, Sam; Scott, Thomas M.; ALFIERI, MICHAEL; Fratesi, Beth; Dobecki, Thomas L.

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.   

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2018-10-11

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319696348

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-69635-5

Dimensions: 279cm x210cm

Pages: 450