Hypogene karst regions and caves of the world. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Alexander Klimchouk, Arthur N. Palmer, Jo De Waele, Augusto S. Auler, Philippe Audra, editors.
• Editors: Klimchuk, A. B (Aleksandr Borisovich); Palmer, Arthur N; Waele, Jo de, 1968-; Auler, Augusto S; Audra, Philippe
• Contents: Preface; Contents; Contributors; 1 Types and Settings of Hypogene Karst; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Genetic Types of Karst; 1.2 Definitions of Hypogene Speleogenesis; 1.3 Diversity of Hypogene Speleogenesis; 2 Hydrogeologic Context of Hypogene Speleogenesis; 2.1 Origin of Aqueous Fluids; 2.2 Flow Regimes; 2.2.1 Compactional Regime; 2.2.2 Thermobaric Regime; 2.2.3 Deep Endogenous Regime; 2.2.4 Meteoric Regime; 2.2.5 Other Flow Drives; 2.2.6 The Nature, Evolution and Interaction of the Regimes; 2.3 Endogenic Fluids in the Deep Crustal Settings and Their Connection to the Upper Crust. 2.4 Hydrodynamic Zoning of the Upper Crust in Continents2.4.1 Hydrogeologic Stories; 2.4.2 Hierarchy of Gravitational Flow Systems; 2.4.3 Hydrodynamic Zoning According to Circulation Intensity; 2.4.4 Hydrodynamic Zoning According to Distribution of Fluid Pressure; 2.4.5 Hydrodynamic Zoning According to Dominating Flow Regimes; 3 Genetic Divisions of Hypogene Karst; 3.1 Genetic Types According to Hydrodynamic Environments; 3.2 Endokarst; 4 Hypogene Karstification, Metasomatism and Weathering; 4.1 Metasomatism; 4.2 Metasomatism and Karstification; 4.3 Ghost-Rock Karstification. 4.4 Cavernous Decay Features: Tafoni and Honeycomb Structures5 Settings of Hypogene Karst; 5.1 Basin's Marginal Discharge Areas; 5.2 Basin's Internal Areas; 5.3 Anticlinal Folds and Uplifted Blocks; 5.4 Zones of Deep-Rooted Faults; 5.5 Young Disrupted Basins; 5.6 Large Carbonate Platforms, Side-Open to the Ocean; 5.7 Areas of Young Volcanism; 6 Lithogeodynamic Perspective of Endogenous Hypogene Karstification; 7 Outlook; References; Europe; 2 Hypogenic Caves in the UK; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Northern England; 2.1 The Alston Block; 2.2 The Askrigg Block; 3 The Peak District. 4 Wales and the Forest of Dean5 The Bristol District; 6 Transverse Hypogenic Gypsum Karst of Northern England and the East Midlands; References; 3 Hypogene Caves in France; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Hypogene Speleogenesis: Definition and Characteristics; 2.1 Hypogene Solutional Processes; 2.2 The Ghost-Rock Karstification; 3 Hydrogeological Setting; 3.1 Marginal Basin Areas; 3.2 Internal Basin Areas; 3.3 Basin Deep Zone; 3.4 Coastal Basins; 3.5 Deformed Strata; 3.6 Disrupted Basins; 3.7 Volcanic and Magmatic Intrusions; 4 Types of Hypogene Caves in France. 4.1 Hypogene Cave Pattern in Phreatic Conditions4.1.1 Isolated Geodes; 4.1.2 3D Multistory Maze Caves; 4.1.3 2D Maze Caves; 4.1.4 Giant Ascending and Collapse Shafts; 4.1.5 Caves Associated with Ore Deposits; 4.2 Hypogene Cave Pattern Along or Above the Water Table; 4.2.1 Upward Developing Dendritic Caves; 4.2.2 Isolated Chambers; 4.2.3 Sulfuric Water Table Caves; 4.2.4 "Smoking" Shafts in the Vadose Zone; 5 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; 4 Evidence for Regional Hypogene Speleogenesis in Murcia (SE Spain); Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Regional Geological and Hydrogeological Setting.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource, color illustrations
• Subjects: 551.44/7; Earth sciences; Karst; Caves; Speleology; SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geography; SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geology; Speleology; Caves; Karst; Earth Sciences; Hydrogeology; Physical Geography; Geophysics/Geodesy; Science -- Geophysics; Physical geography & topography; Geophysics; Hydraulic engineering; Physical geography; Science -- Earth Sciences -- Hydrology; Hydrology & the hydrosphere; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319533483; 3319533487
• Related ISBNs: 9783319533476; 3319533479
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 29, 2017).
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