Geomorphology and hydrology of karst terrains by, oxford university press edition, in english. The members of the iah karst commission kc have published a large number of papers and books dealing with karst hydrogeology, which can be found on their individual homepages or using conventional search tools. Jan 01, 2007 originally published in 1989, karst geomorphology and hydrology became the leading textbook on karst studies. Oitation ani fvlanagement a b c suggested symbols arc shown in fig, 111. Karst is a topography formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum. 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. Karst hydrology and geomorphology of the barrack zourie cave system, schoharie county, new york volume 5 of bulletin new york cave survey author. Karst geomorphology and hydrology became the leading textbook on karst studies. This book can be seen as the appeal of a hydrologist to experts from different scientific dis ciplines geology, hydrology, geomorphology, geography, geo physics, meteorology, ecology, civil engineering, forestry, agricul ture, etc. Karst hydrogeology and geomorphology by derek ford. Virginia department of mines minerals and energy, division of geology. Monrob abstract this glossary includes most terms used in describing karst geomorphoogic features and processes.
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Williams 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Griffiths 374 interplay between geology, climate, topography, hydrology, and biological factors over long time scales. It includes details of the many environmental factors. Hydrogeologic characterization and methods used in the investigation of karst hydrology by charles j. Karst hydrogeology and geomorphology rent 9780470849972. Karst lands contain complex and variable pathways for water infiltration into deeper layers because of the heterogeneous composition of the ground surface, which is a mosaic of shallow soil layers. Ford is the author of karst hydrogeology and geomorphology 4. But the geomorphology and hydrology of karst drainage systems are now of interest to water supply specialists, urban planners, and environmental engineers. Karst hydrogeology and geomorphology 9780470849972 by ford. The karst minerals are all congruent in normal conditions. Geomorphology hydrology, kaest hydrology, karst science.