Karst Hydrogeology and Geomorphology

Bibliographic Data

ID23399692
AuthorsDabney Ford (0000-0002-1743-1662), Derek Ford (0000-0003-0139-6177), DEREK C FORD, Peter W Williams (0000-0002-0298-8441), Paul Williams (0000-0001-6259-0390), Paul W Williams
Year2007
Publication date2007-03-16
Open AccessNo
TypeBOOK
VenueKarst Hydrogeology and Geomorphology (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/9781118684986
OpenAlexW2477078832
Open LibraryOL51664075M
ISBN9781118684986
LanguageEN
Citations received69

Originally published in 1989, Karst Geomorphology and Hydrology became the leading textbook on karst studies. This new textbook has been substantially revised and updated. The first half of the book is a systematic presentation of the dissolution kinetics, chemical equilibria and physical flow laws relating to karst environments. It includes details of the many environmental factors that complicate their chemical evolution, with a critique of measurement of karst erosion rates. The second half of the book looks at the classification system for cave systems and the influence of climate and climatic change on karst development. The book ends with chapters on karst water resource management and a look at the important issues of environmental management, including environmental impact assessment, environmental rehabilitation, tourism impacts and conservation values. Practical application of karst studies are explained throughout the text. "This new edition strengthens the book's position as the essential reference in the field. Karst geoscientists will not dare to stray beyond arm's reach of this volume. It is certain to remain the professional standard for many decades." Journal of Cave and Karst Studies, August 2007

Geomorphology · Geotechnical engineering · Hydrogeology · Karst · Geology · Groundwater and Watershed Analysis · Karst Systems and Hydrogeology · Paleontology · Art · Karst Hydrology · Nonfiction · Science

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