Karst
Karst
Karst (/kɑːrst/; from Slovene: Kras) is a topography formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum. It is characterized by underground drainage systems with sinkholes and caves.
Etymology
The term "karst" originates from a Slavic word, Kras, meaning a bleak, waterless place. It was first applied to a limestone plateau region in the northwestern part of Slovenia known as the Classical Karst.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as /kɑːrst/.
Related Terms
- Sinkhole: A sinkhole, also known as a cenote, sink, sink-hole, swallet, swallow hole, or doline, is a depression or hole in the ground caused by some form of collapse of the surface layer.
- Cave: A cave or cavern is a natural void in the ground, specifically a space large enough for a human to enter.
- Limestone: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
- Dolomite: Dolomite is an anhydrous carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate, ideally CaMg(CO3)2.
- Gypsum: Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with the chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Karst
- Wikipedia's article - Karst
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