Description:
Karst Environments presents the properties of high mountain karren formations, as well as how environmental conditions affect formation and development. Changes in vegetation and soil erosion are also investigated, in addition to the impact of global change.
Review Quotes:
From the reviews:
"The volume is a summary of observations during 15 years of field trips to the European Alps and results and interpretation of the data collected. ... Explanations are clear and well-written. The numerous illustrations and colored plates add greater understanding of the topics discussed. ... an excellent guide for professionals, researchers, graduate students and university professors. ... serve as a future reference for studies in this type of karst. It also provides very detailed information and many research method examples which are easy to follow."--- (Natascha Wahlberg Macías, Carbonates and Evaporites, Vol. 25, July, 2010)