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karst

(noun)

karst (noun) — A type of topography formed by the dissolution of soluble rocks.

A type of topography formed by the dissolution of soluble rocks. Bluffs, caverns, and escarpments mark these, and their underground features include sinkholes, sinking streams, caves, and springs. Some karst features might occur beneath the surface and not be recognizable above ground.

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What is karst?

A type of topography formed by the dissolution of soluble rocks. Bluffs, caverns, and escarpments mark these, and their underground features include sinkholes, sinking streams, caves, and springs. Some karst features might occur beneath the surface and not be recognizable above ground.

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