Sentences with phrase «karst regions»
Harley Means, a geologist at the Florida Geological Survey (FGS), says karst regions are widespread around the globe as well.
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The Indonesians are not only supposed to operate the model plants, but to transfer the technologies to other karst regions on their own.
The Karst region of northern Lithuania has suffered greatly from pollution caused by intensive agriculture and high rates of fertilizer and pesticide application encouraged in the 1950s and 1960s.
From the 9 certified organic farms in 1993, the sector has grown to 106 certified farms in 1998, cultivating 1 630 ha, of which 27 (350 ha) were in the Karst region.
The north (Porta Atlantico) has some pretty awesome beaches, but the main attractions are nestled in the karst region, both included in our «Top Ten Attractions in Puerto Rico» list.
After visiting the Camuy River Cave Park, head over to the Arecibo Obsevatory, the largest radio telescope in the world, nestled in the gorgeous karst region in the town of Arecibo.
Take a break from the sun and traverse deep into the mountains to explore the cool shaded trails of the Guajataca Forest, nestled on the karst region.
Different types of rock - like salt beds, gypsum and limestone contribute to the development of a karst region.
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«The proposed pipeline threatens important resources of regional and statewide concern including... state regulated wetlands, the Ramapo River Watershed, the Karst Aquifer Region (which is) a priority project designated in the NYS Open Space Conservation Plan,» Rosendale officials wrote.
People are going to keep moving to karst - rich regions, and keep on draining the water out of them.
This route through the karst mountain range creates some of the region's most breath - taking scenery.
This unique region of turquoise - coloured water pools and mountains has UNESCO World Heritage status owing to its unusual karst formations and outstanding natural beauty, and offers countless photo opportunities.
TRIP FROM HANOI TO HALONG BAY, VIETNAM Back in Hanoi, exhausted after bus - ing independently around Vietnam's rugged northeast mountain region, I excitedly prepared for my boat tour of famous Halong Bay, which is scattered with thousands of limestone karst peaks and islands.
With emerald green, brackish waters surrounded by an impressive limestone karst formation naturally sculpted through the years by the weather, Barracuda Lake offers not only a splendid place to visit, but also one of the most original dive sites in the region.
Highlights of the region include the beautiful karst islands of Misool and Wayag and the white sandy beaches that are spread out throughout the area.
A little bit before sunset Urik took the guets on a little trek to a view point of the karst rock formations in the region (Peneimu and Fam).
A sailing trip through Raja Ampat offers a taste of everything that makes this region so special, from the cave paintings and karst islets of Misool to spotting birds of paradise on Waigeo, and hiking to the waterfalls of Batanta.
Before the press conference, campers joined a cave tour at Crystal Grottoes to view the region's fragile karst geology, which is characterized by underground drainage systems with sinkholes and caves and is easily susceptible to transmission of pollutants through connected underground aquifers.
An individual 401 process is the state's opportunity to look at the pipeline in a holistic way and consider impacts such as erosion and sediment from tree clearing, impacts to drinking water resources, and impacts to karst geology that could harm the environment and health of communities across the region.
The risk in this region is exacerbated by the sensitive karst limestone geology underneath the river, characterized by underground drainage systems with sinkholes and caves, and openings that could allow for the migration of pollutants into underground aquifers.