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Karstology in the Classical Karst

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Editors:
  1. Martin Knez

    1. Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Karst Research Institute, Postojna, Slovenia

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  2. Bojan Otoničar

    1. Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Karst Research Institute, Postojna, Slovenia

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  3. Metka Petrič

    1. Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Karst Research Institute, Postojna, Slovenia

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  4. Tanja Pipan

    1. Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Karst Research Institute, Postojna, Slovenia

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  5. Tadej Slabe

    1. Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Karst Research Institute, Postojna, Slovenia

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  • Explains developments from a leading international karstological research and study center
  • Integrates interdisciplinary research on karst surface, caves, waters, and biological characteristics
  • Details the use and development of the various research methods required by all karstologists

Part of the book series: Advances in Karst Science (AKS)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Structural–Geological Mapping of Karst Areas

    • Matej Blatnik, David C. Culver, Franci Gabrovšek, Martin Knez, Blaž Kogovšek, Janja Kogovšek et al.
    Pages 1-9

  3. Late Cretaceous and Paleogene Paleokarsts of the Northern Sector of the Adriatic Carbonate Platform

    • Matej Blatnik, David C. Culver, Franci Gabrovšek, Martin Knez, Blaž Kogovšek, Janja Kogovšek et al.
    Pages 11-31

  4. Lithomorphogenesis of Karst Surface

    • Matej Blatnik, David C. Culver, Franci Gabrovšek, Martin Knez, Blaž Kogovšek, Janja Kogovšek et al.
    Pages 33-98

  5. Significant Findings from Karst Sediments Research

    • Matej Blatnik, David C. Culver, Franci Gabrovšek, Martin Knez, Blaž Kogovšek, Janja Kogovšek et al.
    Pages 99-113

  6. Measurements of Present-Day Limestone Dissolution and Calcite Precipitation Rates with Limestone Tablets in Stream Caves (with the Case Study of Škocjanske Jame)

    • Matej Blatnik, David C. Culver, Franci Gabrovšek, Martin Knez, Blaž Kogovšek, Janja Kogovšek et al.
    Pages 115-126

  7. Water Quality Monitoring in Karst

    • Matej Blatnik, David C. Culver, Franci Gabrovšek, Martin Knez, Blaž Kogovšek, Janja Kogovšek et al.
    Pages 127-137

  8. Planning Contamination Emergency Response Measures for Karst Water Sources

    • Matej Blatnik, David C. Culver, Franci Gabrovšek, Martin Knez, Blaž Kogovšek, Janja Kogovšek et al.
    Pages 139-148

  9. Deciphering Epiphreatic Conduit Geometry from Head and Flow Data

    • Matej Blatnik, David C. Culver, Franci Gabrovšek, Martin Knez, Blaž Kogovšek, Janja Kogovšek et al.
    Pages 149-168

  10. Microbial Underground: Microorganisms and Their Habitats in Škocjanske Jame

    • Matej Blatnik, David C. Culver, Franci Gabrovšek, Martin Knez, Blaž Kogovšek, Janja Kogovšek et al.
    Pages 169-181

  11. Changing Perspectives on Subterranean Habitats

    • Matej Blatnik, David C. Culver, Franci Gabrovšek, Martin Knez, Blaž Kogovšek, Janja Kogovšek et al.
    Pages 183-205

  12. Research Infrastructures and Karst Science

    • Matej Blatnik, David C. Culver, Franci Gabrovšek, Martin Knez, Blaž Kogovšek, Janja Kogovšek et al.
    Pages 207-211

  13. A Historical Overview of Development of Škocjanske Jame

    • Matej Blatnik, David C. Culver, Franci Gabrovšek, Martin Knez, Blaž Kogovšek, Janja Kogovšek et al.
    Pages 213-222
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About this book

This book presents the latest advances in karstology by researchers at the ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute, Slovenia – home of Classical Karst. It features interdisciplinary investigations carried out on the karst surface, subsurface, caves, and associated waters.

It covers various topics, such as analysis of karst processes, including the mineralogical and lithological characteristics of sediments and carbonate rocks; structural geological mapping; detecting the old traces of paleokarst; the formation of karst surfaces in a variety of types of rock and conditions; and the evolution of karst, which can aid in dating sediments, and in tracing aquifers using artificial and natural tracers.

 In addition, the book provides detailed information on the use and development of various research methods, ranging from comprehensive field research, long-term measurements, and laboratory analyses to computer and laboratory modeling. Integrating karst geology, geomorphology, hydrology, ecology, speleobiology, and microbiology research, these methods provide readers with a far deeper understanding of karst terrains.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Karst Research Institute, Postojna, Slovenia

    Martin Knez, Bojan Otoničar, Metka Petrič, Tanja Pipan, Tadej Slabe

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Karstology in the Classical Karst

  • Editors: Martin Knez, Bojan Otoničar, Metka Petrič, Tanja Pipan, Tadej Slabe

  • Series Title: Advances in Karst Science

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26827-5

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-26826-8Published: 03 May 2020

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-26829-9Published: 11 June 2021

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-26827-5Published: 02 May 2020

  • Series ISSN: 2511-2066

  • Series E-ISSN: 2511-2082

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 222

  • Number of Illustrations: 30 b/w illustrations, 165 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Hydrogeology, Physical Geography

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