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KARSTIFICATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Speleology
DEF

A periodic or cyclic process, where phases of active solutional development of karst are followed by infilling of karst conduits and voids, depending on global climatic regimes.

CONT

... sulfuric acid and hydrosulfuric acid may ... play an important role in karst formation.

OBS

karst development: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Spéléologie
DEF

Ensemble des phénomènes d'altération et de dissolution qui donnent naissance dans les formations calcaires à la morphologie karstique.

OBS

karstification : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

PHR

Processus de karstification.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
  • Espeleología
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