karst areas

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Scope note
Distinctive landscapes, usually located on soluble rock such as irregular limestone, and characterized by caverns, sinkholes, fissures, ridges, and underground drainage. The term is derived from the Karst region of Slovenia.
karst areas
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024