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Karst areas
Areas of geologic formations of irregular limestone deposits with sinks, underground streams, and caverns. [EPA Terms of Environment < http://www.epa.gov/OCEPAterms/>]
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Karst Interest Group Proceedings (February 2001) [New Window]
Scientific presentations and papers about geologic, geophysical, and hydrologic studies of karst areas in the U.S.
Potential environmental impacts of quarrying stones in karst - a literature review [New Window]
This report is the result of an extensive literature search to determine the state-of-the-knowledge regarding environmental impacts from quarrying carbonate rocks in karst formations to better use of karst resources in sustainable ways.
Sinkholes [New Window]
Explains sinkhole formation and distribution, with special emphasis on their occurrence in Missouri


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