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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.
The second edition of this widely cited textbook continues to
provide a concise but comprehensive introduction to cave and
subterranean biology, describing this fascinating habitat and its
biodiversity. It covers a range of biological processes including
ecosystem function, evolution and adaptation, community ecology,
biogeography, and conservation. The authors draw on a global range
of examples and case studies from both caves and non-cave
subterranean habitats. One of the barriers to the study of
subterranean biology has been the extraordinarily large number of
specialized terms used by researchers; the authors explain these
terms clearly and minimize the number that they use. This new
edition retains the same 10 chapter structure of the original, but
the content has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout to
reflect the huge increase in publications concerning subterranean
biology over the last decade.
Encyclopedia of Caves, Third Edition, provides detailed background
information to anyone with a serious interest in caves. This
includes students, both undergraduate and graduate, in the earth,
biological and environmental sciences, and consultants,
environmental scientists, land managers and government agency staff
whose work requires them to know something about caves and the
biota that inhabit them. Caves touch on many scientific interests
in geology, climate science, biology, hydrology, archaeology, and
paleontology, as well as more popular interests in sport caving and
cave exploration. Case studies and descriptions of specific caves
selected for their special features and public interest are also
included. This book will appeal to these audiences by providing
in-depth essays written by expert authors chosen for their
expertise in their assigned subject.
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