Title
Water in Karst: Management, Vulnerability, and Restoration
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Publication Date
November 2012
Abstract
A complete guide to the management and restoration of water in karst environments Written by the co-chair of the Karst Commission of the International Association of Hydrogeologists, this book addresses the unique challenges related to the characterization, management, and protection of karst aquifers, which are present on all continents and numerous oceanic islands. Water in Karst describes karst hydrogeology and hydrology, surface water–groundwaterinteractions, site investigation, data collection,delineation of drainage areas, groundwater extraction,regulatory issues, and water vulnerability and restoration. Predictive modeling methods and solutionsto resource contamination and overexploitation are included. Photos, diagrams, and an eight-page colorinsert illustrate the concepts presented in this practical,comprehensive reference.
Keywords
Water In Karst, Karst Management, Karst Vulnerability, Karst Restoration
Type
Article
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education
Identifier
SFS0055998_00001
Recommended Citation
Kresic, Neven, "Water in Karst: Management, Vulnerability, and Restoration" (2012). KIP Articles. 5493.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_articles/5493