karst topography definition

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Karst topography refers to a landscape characterized by features such as sinkholes, caves, and underground rivers, resulting from the dissolution of soluble rocks, typically limestone, gypsum, or salt. This geological process occurs over long periods, as rainwater, slightly acidic from carbon dioxide absorption, erodes the rock, creating a variety of surface and subsurface formations. Karst landscapes are often marked by irregular terrain, steep cliffs, and unique hydrological systems.

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