ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KARST
German, from Karst, limestone plateau near Trieste.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KARST»
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karst in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
karst and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Karst Hydrogeology and Geomorphology
Karst is the term used to describe a special style of landscape containing caves
and extensive underground water systems that is developed on especially
soluble rocks such as limestone, marble, and gypsum. Large areas of the ice-free
...
Derek Ford, Paul D. Williams,
2013
Focusing specifically on the management of karst environments, this volume draws together the world’s leading karst experts to provide a vital source for the study and management of this unique physical setting.
Philip E. Van Beynen,
2011
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Evolution of
Karst: From Prekarst to Cessation
Contents include: dissolution and porosity development in carbonates; from prekarst to cessation: complicating effects of differing lithology and geologic structure on karst evolution; speleogenesis in carbonate rocks; evolution of karst in ...
4
Karst Geohazards: Engineering and Environmental Problems in ...
This text contains the proceedings of the fifth conference on karst geohazards.
Barry F. Beck, Felicity M. Pearson,
1995
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Geomorphology and Hydrology of
Karst Terrains
A comprehensive textbook treatment of karst phenomena. Superbly illustrated.
William Blaine White,
1988
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Methods in
Karst Hydrogeology: IAH: International ...
Other techniques are specific to the karst environment, such as the speleological exploration of aquifers and water tracing. The various chapters of this book are written by experts in different methods.
Nico Goldscheider, David Drew,
2007
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Water Resources Engineering in
Karst
A definitive guide, this book focuses on the design and construction of water infrastructure projects within karst formations and provides engineering approaches for preventing and mitigating their environmental problems.
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Geotechnical and Environmental Applications of
Karst Geology ...
This text covers topics such as sinkhole formation and regional studies of sinkholes and karst.
B.F. Beck, J.G. Herring,
2001
9
A Guide to Caves and
Karst of Indiana
Explains how caves are created, the different geological features in them and the types of animals that inhabit them, and contains information on safety, cave etiquette, equipment, caving organizations and descriptions of individual caves ...
10
Land Use Policy and Practice on
Karst Terrains: Living on ...
The first case study examines four cities in Missouri and Kentucky and focuses on
ways in which karst regulations change the physical form of cities and towns—
specifically housing densities. The second uses data collected from cities and ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KARST»
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karst is used in the context of the following news items.
Top honors for AP students - Beloit Daily News: Illinois News
They include: Nathan Karst, Maisie Lewis, Jacqueline Townshend, and Eva-Delilah Wieland. BMHS offers 26 AP offerings: AP Biology, AP ... «Beloit Daily News, Jul 15»
Waiting to be vaporized - Arkansas Online
I've spoken with experts in karst terrain who already have performed subsurface water-flow testing, proving just how fast and far dye injected ... «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»
PLU code transition to include “8” prefix | The Packer
PLU code transition to include “8” prefix. By Tom Karst July 17, 2015 | 2:51 pm EDT. Comments. Print. Many more price look-up numbers will be available for ... «The Packer, Jul 15»
USDA proposes online shopping for some food stamp users
By Tom Karst July 17, 2015 | 2:40 pm EDT. Comments. Print. Home-bound seniors and people with disabilities may soon have the option to use their food stamp ... «The Packer, Jul 15»
Breathtaking cliff face elevator in China recognised as world's tallest …
The elevator gives passengers a spectacular view over the area's massive karst monolith formations, including one nearby called "Soldiers ... «Guinness World Records, Jul 15»
Appropriations bill plays waiting game | The Packer
By Tom Karst July 16, 2015 | 5:23 pm EDT. Comments. Print. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2016 funding bill for agriculture and ... «The Packer, Jul 15»
Industry leaders urge Senate drought action
By Tom Karst July 16, 2015 | 4:54 pm EDT. Comments. Print. Fresh produce industry leaders urged the Senate to take up Western drought relief legislation after ... «The Packer, Jul 15»
Study: Western pine beetle outbreak may have weakened next …
“There was no reason to think that death of mature trees would affect the resistance of young trees to insect attack, too,” Karst said. «Summit County Citizens Voice, Jul 15»
A beginner's glossary to hiking and camping
Don't know your karst from your krummholz? Do you think holloway is used solely as a surname? Brush up on your hiking and camping terms ... «Mother Nature Network, Jul 15»
Versatility key for local East football All-Stars
Chason Karst will play for the boys squad, while Bella Iorio suits up for the girls. The soccer games have been shifted to MacPhearson Stadium ... «News & Observer, Jul 15»