Karst Hazards Caves and Karst Geomorphology Geology

Illustrated article (in Geotimes) discusses flooding, sinkhole collapse, infrastructure damage, and other impacts from development on karst lands in Kentucky.

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• Karst: The Stealthy Hazard - Illustrated article (in Geotimes) discusses flooding, sinkhole collapse, geomorphology infrastructure damage, and other impacts from development on geomorphology karst lands in Kentucky.
• Sinkholes in Pennsylvania - Educational booklet by William E. Kochanov, issued by the Pennsylvania geomorphology Geological Survey, explains sinkhole formation in carbonate bedrock terrain and geomorphology problems that can result from human activities in areas of geomorphology karst topography.[PDF]
• Environmental Problems in Karst Lands - Brief review of the engineering and environmental concerns of occupying karst terrain, including mitigation measures.

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