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Karst refers to any terrain where the topography has been formed chiefly by the dissolving of rock, primarily carbonates (such as limestone) and evaporites (such as salt). Landforms associated with karst include sinkholes, caves, sinking streams, springs, and solution valleys. Because of the unique geologic and hydrologic features associated with highly developed subterranean networks, the scope of problems related to the karst environment is large.

Caves	Speleology
Caves	Geologic Hazards
Karst Hazards	Groundwater

• 3-D Modeling of Phreatic Karst Caves Reports on research on the visualization and quantification of cave geometry, illustrated by examples from Turkey and Florida.
• 3D Modeling of Phreatic Karst Caves An analysis of cave geometry modelling methods by Todd R Kincaid, USA.
• Australasian Cave and Karst Management Association Association of cave and karst managers from Australia, New Zealand, and other Asia/Pacific coutries. Site provides information on individual caves, cave research in the region, and the organization's biennial conferences.
• BBS Speleological Abstract An annual review of the world's speleological literature available on paper and CD.
• British Cave Research Association Promotes the study of caves and associated phenomena. Information about the organization and its activities; with online contents of several publications.
• British Cave Research Association Promotes the study of karst features by supporting research, collecting and publishing data, maintaining a library, and conducting meetings and conferences. Lists membership benefits, publications and contacts.
• Bulletin Bibliographique Speleologique Speleological Abstracts, an annual review of the world´s speleological literature.
• Canadian Karst Resources and Issues Discussions, papers, glossary of terminology as well as Canada related links.
• Cave & Karst Science Four monthly journal from the British Cave Research Association containing papers, reports and thesis abstracts from around the world.
• Cave and Karst Science Peer-reviewed journal of research on geology and biology of caves and karst, published three times a year by the British Cave Research Association. Includes tables of contents and abstracts.
• Cave and Karst Terminology A full glossary maintained by J N Jennings of the Australian Speleological Federation.
• Cave Research Foundation Dedicated to documenting, studying and protecting caves and karst resources, USA.
• Cave Research Foundation Institutional member of the NSS. Involved with conservation, research and karst interpretation. Includes operation areas, programs and projects, publications, and membership information.
• Center for Cave and Karst Studies Western Kentucky University research on all aspects of cave and karst studies with an emphasis upon solving environmental problems associated with karst in the Mammoth Cave region.
• CRF Newsletter View the quarterly Cave Research Foundation newsletter online. Expedition reports, technical advice and news from this Kentucky based organisation.
• Glossary of Karst Related Terms Compiled by Caving Canada.
• IGCP Projects Information on Karst related projects supported by UNESCO and the International Union of Geological Sciences.
• Jamaican Caves and Sinkholes GPS positions of Jamaican caves and sinkholes.
• Karst Dynamics Laboratory Institute based in Guilin, China undertaking research that includes the development of karst water resources, the carbon cycle in karst and geological hazards.
• Karst Hydrology A guide to cavern development and related environmental issues.
• Karst in British Columbia Information on Karst formation, related habitats and ecosystems, modern and traditional useage and management of resources.
• Karst Information Pages Links to useful information relating to karst and its landscapes.
• Karst Link Page Large collection of links to web sites about karst and the study of karst around the world. Page is maintained by The Association of Polish Geomorphologists.
• Karst Link Page Links relating to the study of karst around the world maintained by The Association of Polish Geomorphologists.
• Karst of Serbia and Montenegro Descriptions, discussion, and maps of the geology and distribution of karst in this region.
• Karst Pages Site aiming to facilitate publishing and debating of data based research papers. Table of contents organised by subject, galleries, exploration history and blind cavers program.
• Karst Research Group, University of South Florida Project descriptions, online papers, studies ranging from the Caribbean to Israel.
• Karsts of Australia Short discussion of karst development in Australia.
• Missouri Caves, Karst, and Springs A primer on karst terminology and the processes that form this type of topography.
• National Speleological Society Advancing the study, conservation, exploration, and knowledge of caves. Although primary focus is on recreation, site has extensive information and links about caves and karst.
• Navassa Island: A Photographic Tour of Geology U.S. Geological Survey photos illustrate geologic features related to early karst development on this coral island.
• Speleogenesis Electronic journal of research on the origin and development of solution caves and other aspects of the evolution of karst topography and hydrology. Includes original papers and abstracts of items published in other journals.
• Speleogenesis and Evolution Of Karst Aquifers The origin and development of solution caves as a core problem of Karst Hydrogeology and Evolution. Virtual Scientific Journal.
• West Virginia Cave Conservancy Dedicated to conservation and preservation of karst resources. Includes information about the state's caves, conservation techniques, educational programs, and links.
• West Virginia Cave Conservancy Dedicated to conservation and preservation of karst resources. Includes calendar of events, membership requirements and application form, discussion forum and contacts.

 

 

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