Karst Hydrogeology and Human Activities: Impacts, Consequences and Implications - IAH International Contributions to Hydrogeology 20 (Paperback)

One quarter of the world's population lives in karst terrains, yet karsts are highly vulnerable to stresses caused by human activity. This book surveys human impact on karst water, showing that the increasing pollution of the environment has, to a great extent, spoiled sensitive karst ecosystems. This text examines such consequences and offers proposals for future solutions and strategies. Part One provides an overview of the functioning of karsts and of human interaction with karst environments over several millennia. Part Two consists of a systematic examination of the major areas of human activity affecting karst waters, such as agriculture, industry, mining and water exploitation. Finally, Part Three views the effects on karst groundwater within a broader societal and legislative perspective and considers possible changes of methodology and approach.

General

Imprint:	A A Balkema Publishers
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	IAH - International Contributions to Hydrogeology
Release date:	1999
First published:	1999
Editors:	David Drew
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	338
ISBN-13:	978-90-5410-464-3
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Hydrology (freshwater) Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > Sanitary & municipal engineering > General Promotions
LSN:	90-5410-464-3
Barcode:	9789054104643

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