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===Introduction===
===Introduction===
A Karst topography is formed when rock (often limestone) is dissolved, causing small fissures within the surface structure. This fissures channel water, leading to subsurface flow within cave-like structures.
A Karst topography is formed when rock (often limestone) is dissolved, causing small fissures within the surface structure. This fissures channel water, leading to subsurface flow within cave-like structures. Karst springs are formed when water exits the subterranean matrix and forms surface pools.


===Microbial Inhabitants===
===Microbial Inhabitants===


===References===
===References===

Revision as of 16:15, 27 March 2010

Diagram of a Karst Formation. (29)

Introduction

A Karst topography is formed when rock (often limestone) is dissolved, causing small fissures within the surface structure. This fissures channel water, leading to subsurface flow within cave-like structures. Karst springs are formed when water exits the subterranean matrix and forms surface pools.

Microbial Inhabitants

References