Sentences with phrase «karst systems»
Below the surface are caves that belong to a series of complex and fragile karst systems (landscapes formed by the rapid drainage of water underground).
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The Foundation focuses on the alpine karst areas of North America and the rest of the world, mapping mountain cave systems and studying their physical, geological, biological, anthropological, and ecological aspects.
The team of scientists explored four «karst» systems of limestone caves, cliffs and sinkholes in the Sangkulirang Peninsula, about 1,200 km (750 miles) north - west of Indonesia's capital, Jakarta.
It was established as a National Park in 1971primarily to protect and preserve the intact old growth forest, interesting wildlife, pristine white sand beaches, unspoiled natural beauty and one of the most impressive caves systems in the world.The Park features a spectacular limestone or karst mountain landscape.
«The focus of the area is a spectacular karst landscape which features both surface karst features, as well as an extensive underground river system,» said UNESCO in a statement.
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.
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.