Common Hazards in Karst Terrain
AEN-126
Common Hazards in Karst Terrain
Common Hazards in Karst Terrain
Authored by: Carmen Agouridis
Abstract
Karst refers to terrain largely drained by subsurface conduits and caves. Karst landscapes are characterized by surface features such as springs, sinkholes, shallow depressions, and rolling hills. Karst regions are also known for their subsurface or below-ground features such as conduits and caves. What makes a karst region unique is the way runoff drains from the land. In karst regions, some of the runoff flows into surface features such as sinkholes where it then travels underground. Some of this infiltrated water re-emerges at springs, and some continues moving underground.
Core Details
Publication ID
AEN-126
Status
New
Publication Date
November 11, 2014
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes
