Caves and Karst of the Upper Midwest, USA: Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Brick Greg A., Alexander E. Calvin Jr.
Автор: Greg A. Brick; E. Calvin Alexander Jr. Название: Caves and Karst of the Upper Midwest, USA ISBN: 3030546322 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030546328 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20962.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Special attention is devoted to the region`s longest caves: Coldwater Cave, Mystery Cave, and the Minnesota Cave Preserve caves. The discovery, exploration, institutional history of caving organizations, and show caves of the Upper Midwest, from the year 1700 onwards, are brought up to date.
Автор: Alexander Klimchouk; Arthur N. Palmer; Jo De Waele Название: Hypogene Karst Regions and Caves of the World ISBN: 3319851314 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319851310 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 41925.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book illustrates the diversity of hypogene speleogenetic processes and void-conduit patterns depending on variations of the geological environments by presenting regional and cave-specific case studies.
Описание: Karstified landscapes are among the most bizarre on our planet -- both above and below ground. This book takes you on a visual journey across sublime karst scenery and into the subterranean wilderness of New Zealand caves. Accompanied by popular scientific texts, stunning images lead you from the sculptured limestone pavements of the alpine marble karst to the grassland and jungle karst of the foothills, onwards into the twilight zone and deeper into the caves. It explores the diversity of peculiar features and creatures of the underground, ventures back into the light of cave ruins, and concludes with karst-related Māori rock art. Learn about the life cycle of the endemic glowworm and the critically endangered Nelson cave spider. Explore the majesty of cave minerals forming speleothems of all types. Discover the many roles water plays in shaping karst and understand the vulnerability of these geotopes and biotopes. New Zealand Karst reveals how you can appreciate karst as a phenomenon where geological, biological, and archaeological beauty all come together in harmony.
Описание: The focus of this book is on the more than 2000 caves of the Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia of which the 14 with lengths greater than 10 km have an aggregate length of 639 km. The major caves form the core part of sub-basins which drain to big springs and ultimately to the Greenbrier River. Individual chapters of this book describe each of the major caves and its associated drainage basin. The caves are formed in the Mississippian Greenbrier Limestone in a setting of undulating gentle folds. Fractures, lineaments and confining layers within the limestone are the main controlling factors. The caves underlie an extensive sinkhole plain which may relate to a major erosion surface. The caves are habitat for both aquatic and terrestrial organisms which are cataloged and described as are the paleontological remains found in some of the caves. The sinkhole plain of the Greenbrier karst and the underlying complex of cave systems are the end result of at least a ten million year history of landscape evolution which can be traced through the evolving sequence of cave passages and which is described in this book.
Описание: Karst is a type of landscape, and also an aquifer type. Karst areas consist of solid but chemically soluble rock such as limestone (most important) and dolomite, but also gypsum, anhydrite and several other soluble rocks. It is characterised by underground drainage systems with sinkholes and caves. It has also been documented for weathering-resistant rocks, such as quartzite, given the right conditions. Subterranean drainage may limit surface water with few to no rivers or lakes. However, in regions where the dissolved bedrock is covered or confined by one or more superimposed non-soluble rock strata, distinctive karst surface developments might be totally missing. Karst aquifers are characterised by a network of conduits and caves formed by chemical dissolution, allowing for rapid and often turbulent water flow. Karst aquifers form by flowing water containing carbon dioxide which dissolves carbonate rocks. Therefore, there is a close relation between aquifer evolution, the formation of caves and groundwater flow. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide live in karst areas and are supplied by drinking water from karst aquifers. These aquifers include valuable freshwater resources, but are sometimes difficult to exploit and are almost always vulnerable to contamination, due to their specific hydrogeologic properties. Therefore, karst aquifers require increased protection and application of specific hydrogeologic methods for their investigation. Other problems frequently encountered in karst areas include: soil erosion and rock desertification, leakages of channels and reservoirs, collapse of underground cavities and formation of sinkholes, and flooding. Resolution of these problems requires involvement of karst hydrogeology experts. This book covers the topics understanding of cave and karst related processes and facilitates the translation of current discipline-specific research to an interdisciplinary readership by dealing with specific cave or karst systems. The book addresses a multi-disciplinary approach involved in anthropology, archaeology, biology, chemistry, geography, geology, geomorphology, hydrogeology, palaeontology, sedimentology, and all other disciplines related to speleology and karst terrains.
Описание: This book reviews the hydrogeology of karst systems, starting with the classifications from the applied point of view, and then the hydraulic parameters (porosity, permeability, and transmissivity).
Описание: The key to the solution of geological hazards such as Karst water inrush and mud burst in tunnel lies in the accurate prediction or detection of Karst and groundwater.
Автор: Gilli Eric Название: Big Karst Chambers: Examples, Genesis, Stability ISBN: 3030587347 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030587345 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 22359.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book documents and describes 32 natural caves from France and around the globe that have a width larger than 50 m, including data on the largest underground chamber in the world: Sarawak Chamber.
Автор: Bartolom? Andreo; Francisco Carrasco; Juan Jos? Du Название: Hydrogeological and Environmental Investigations in Karst Systems ISBN: 3662520265 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783662520260 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 11753.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book presents advanced techniques for the study of water resources, from understanding individual aquifers to sustainable protection and management of water, compatible with environmental preservation. Includes color figures, case studies and exercises.
Автор: M?rton Veress Название: Karst Environments ISBN: 9401776962 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789401776967 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 18284.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Karst Environments presents the properties of high mountain karren formations, as well as how environmental conditions affect formation and development. Changes in vegetation and soil erosion are also investigated, in addition to the impact of global change.
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