Karstgeology

Karst is a geological phenomenon, first described in Slovenia. This area is called Kras or Karst, which means rocky place. Since then all areas with a similar geological situation are called Karst Areas.

Besides caves, there are much more interesting geological features in karst areas. They are normally not recognized as karst features by the people.

Types of Karst

• Karst
• Bare Karst
• Covered Karst
• Halogenide Karst
• Sulfate Karst
• Carbonate Karst
• Karst Trail

Karst Features

• Cenote
• Doline
• Dry Valley
• Karren
• Karst Lake
• Limestone Pavements
• Stone Forests
• Stream Channel
• Uvala

Tufa Deposits

• Tufa Deposits
• Growing Rock
• Tufa Runnel
• Sinter Terraces

Springs

• Karst Spring
• Vauclusian Spring
• Seasonal Spring
• Intermittent Spring
• Estavelle
• Subaquatic Spring

Sinks

• Losing Stream
• Polje
• Ponor
• Katavothres

Karst Development

• Karst Development Phases
• Collapsed Cave
• Tower Karst

• See also
• Search Google for "Karst"
• Karst - Wikipedia (visited: 07-MAR-2021)