Karst - Wikipedia
Primarily discussing the karst regions of the Balkans, Cvijić's 1893 publication Das Karstphänomen describes landforms such as karren, dolines and poljes. [5] In a 1918 publication, Cvijić proposed a cyclical model for karst landscape development.
12.2: Karst Landscapes, Landforms, and Surface Features
2023年11月24日 · The characteristics of karst landscapes vary depending on factors such as: soluble bedrock type, climatic environment (more specifically precipitation and temperature), geographic position (both globally and locally), overlying soil materials, and vegetation cover (Figure 12.2.1).
The Different Types Of Karst Landforms - WorldAtlas
2018年7月3日 · Karst is a type of topography that features landforms produced by the dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone, gypsum, and dolomite. Karst landscapes have extensive underground cave systems, subterranean rivers, sinkholes, etc. Karst landforms vary in …
Karst | Limestone, Sinkholes & Caves | Britannica
2024年11月15日 · Karst, terrain usually characterized by barren, rocky ground, caves, sinkholes, underground rivers, and the absence of surface streams and lakes. It results from the excavating effects of underground water on massive soluble limestone.
Karst Landscapes - Caves and Karst (U.S. National Park Service)
Karst is a type of landscape where the dissolving of the bedrock has created sinkholes, sinking streams, caves, springs, and other characteristic features. Karst is associated with soluble rock types such as limestone, marble, and gypsum.
Karst topography: Formation, processes, characteristics ...
2024年1月1日 · Karst refers to any topography or landform that forms over soluble rocks. The classic karst landforms, which include enclosed depressions, sinking streams, and caves, are primarily generated by surface and subsurface waters dissolving rocks; mechanical erosion plays a secondary role.
Karst Topography: Meaning, Distribution and Landforms | Geography
Landforms of Karst Regions: Cockpits, cone karst, polygonal karst and tower karst are important typical landforms of karst regions. Carbonate rocks are quickly dissolved in tropical humid regions.