See also:
Environmental Problems in Karst Lands
prenhall.com
Brief review of the engineering and environmental concerns of occupying karst terrain, including mitigation measures.
Karst: The Stealthy Hazard
geotimes.org
Illustrated article (in Geotimes) discusses flooding, sinkhole collapse, infrastructure damage, and other impacts from development on karst lands in Kentucky.
Sinkholes in Pennsylvania
dcnr.state.pa.us
Educational booklet by William E. Kochanov, issued by the Pennsylvania Geological Survey, explains sinkhole formation in carbonate bedrock terrain and problems that can result from human activities in areas of karst topography. [PDF]
Living on Karst
wvcc.net
A reference guide for landowners in limestone regions, produced by West Virginia Cave Conservancy. Deals with sinkholes, water pollution concerns and related topics.
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