The Karst Landscapes
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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""The Karst Landscapes"" explores the captivating world of karst formations, emphasizing their geological origins, ecological importance, and geographical distribution, particularly in China. These landscapes, sculpted by water dissolving rocks like limestone and dolomite, create unique ecosystems and are critical for understanding Earth sciences and hydrology. The book highlights how specialized flora and fauna thrive in these environments and how interconnected underground water systems serve as vital resources.
The book begins by introducing the geological processes behind karst formation, tracing the history of karst research and the evolution of our understanding. It then focuses on specific karst regions in China, examining their biodiversity and the challenges they face due to human activities. The text explores the relationship between karst landscapes and human societies, addressing land use, water resource management, and tourism.
Through field research, remote sensing data, and GIS analysis, the book adopts a multidisciplinary approach to provide a holistic view of these vulnerable ecosystems, making it a valuable resource for environmental management and sustainable development.
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