Basic Processes and Mechanisms Governing the Evolution of Karst

Author

Wolfgang Dreybrodt, University of BremenFollow
Franci Gabrovšek, Karst Research Institute, ZRC SAZU, SloveniaFollow

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Publication Date

2003

Volume Number

1

Abstract

Models of karstification based on the physics of fluid flow in fractures of soluble rock, and the physical chemistry of dissolution of limestone by CO2 containing water have been presented during the last two decades. This paper gives a review of the basic principles of such models, their most important results, and future perspectives.

Keywords

Evolution of karst, Karst aquifers, Speleogenesis, Karst modeling

Document Type

Article

Language

English

Identifier

K26-04216

Recommended Citation

Dreybrodt, Wolfgang and Gabrovšek, Franci, "Basic Processes and Mechanisms Governing the Evolution of Karst" (2003). KIP Articles. 4792.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_articles/4792