Covered Karsts 2016 Edition Contributor(s): Veress, Márton (Author) |
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ISBN: 9401775168 ISBN-13: 9789401775168 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $189.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology - Science | Physics - Geophysics |
Dewey: 526.1 |
Series: Springer Geology |
Physical Information: 536 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book provides an overview of covered karst types, covered karst features, functioning of covered karst features, the evolution of covered karst features and the development of covered karst reliefs. The introductory chapters present the characteristics of karst, the investigated areas and the applied methods. The covered karsts are categorized according to the quality and development of the superficial deposit and its geomorphological position and environment. The morphology, development, functioning, sediment development and the transformation of the karst features are presented. The relationship between the covered karst formation and climate is analyzed; including the covered karst formation of the tundra climate, taiga climate, temperate zone climate, subtropical, tropical climate and the high mountains. The manifestation of the human activity on covered karsts is presented. |