Karst Hydrogeology and Human Activities IAH International Contributions to Hydrogeology 20

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Synopsis

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.  

Book details

Series:
IAH - International Contributions to Hydrogeology
Author:
David Drew and Heinz Hötzl
ISBN:
9781351436120
Related ISBNs:
9789054104643, 9780203749692, 9781138475106
Publisher:
CRC Press
Pages:
338
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-07-14
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1999
Copyright by:
A.A.Balkema, Rotterdam 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science, Technology