On Denudation Rates in Karst

Author

Franci Gabrovšek, ZRC SAZU, Karst Research Institute, SloveniaFollow

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Publication Date

2007

Publication Title

Time in Karst

Abstract

Paper presents a simple mathematical model, which enables study of denudation rates in karst. A vertical flow of water which is uniformly infiltrated at the surface is assumed. Denudation rate is calculated from the time needed to remove certain thickness of rock. This is done concretely on a limestone block dissected by a vertical array of fractures. It is shown that denudation rate increases with the thickness of removed layer and approaches an upper limit which is defined by the maximum denudation equations, which are based on assumption that all dissolution potential is projected into a surface lowering.

Keywords

Karst, Denudation rate, Limestone dissolution, Mathematical model

Document Type

Article

Language

English and Slovenian

Identifier

K26-00156

Recommended Citation

Gabrovšek, Franci, "On Denudation Rates in Karst" (2007). KIP Articles. 46.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_articles/46