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Rapid infiltration into karst rcduces thc opportunity for evaporation, a mcchanism that is important in the elilllination of highly \ottilc organic compounds, such as solvents and many pcsticidcs. The terms are primarily those used in the literature of. But the geomorphology and hydrology of karst drainage systems are now of interest to water supply specialists, urban planners, and environmental engineers. Hydrogeologic characterization and methods used in the. Hydrogeologic characterization and methods used in the investigation of karst hydrology by charles j. The first half of the book is a systematic presentation of the dissolution kinetics, chemical equilibria and physical flow laws relating to karst environments. A glossary of karst terminology compiled by watson h. Karst hydrogeology and geomorphology originally published in 1989, karst geomorphology and hydrology became the leading textbook on karst studies. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Jan 01, 2007 originally published in 1989, karst geomorphology and hydrology became the leading textbook on karst studies. This is a substantial revision of our earlier book karst geomorphology and hydrology, which was published in 1989. It includes details of the many environmental factors.
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Perspectives on karst geomorphology, hydrology, and geochemistry a tribute volume to derek c. Karst is a topography formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum. White has done an excellent job in selecting material from more than 800 technical books and articles and combining this material with the results of his own extensive experience into an exceptionally useful book. This systems orientated book is based on the authors own teaching, research, consulting and international experience and includes wide international citations and illustra. They may be categorized as smallscale exokarstpart of a.
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