Karst hydrogeology and human activities : impacts, consequences and implications / edited by David Drew, Heinz Hötzl.

Other author Drew, David (David Philip)
Other author Hötzl, Heinz.
Format Book
Publication InfoRotterdam ; Brookfield, VT : A.A. Balkema, 1999.
Descriptionxv, 322 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Subjects

SeriesInternational contributions to hydrogeology ; 20
International contributions to hydrogeology ; v. 20. ^A163362
Contents Part 1. Karst waters and human activities: an overview -- 1. Introduction / David Drew -- 2. The historical perspective / Philip LaMoreaux, co-ordinator -- 3. Introduction and overview of human impacts / David Drew -- Part 2. The nature of human impacts on karst waters -- 4. Agriculturally induced impacts / Catherine Coxon, co-ordinator and main author -- 5. Industrial and urban produced impacts / Heinz Hötzl, co-ordinator and main author -- 6. Extractive industries impact / John W. Hess & Linda D. Slattery, co-ordinators -- 7. Karst water exploitation / Antonio Pulido-Bosch, co-ordinator and main author -- Part 3. Implications and conclusions -- 8. Karst water exploitation / David Drew & Heinz Hötzl -- 9. Conservation of karst terrains and karst waters: the future / David Drew & Heinz Hötzl.
Abstract The increasing pollution of our environment as deliberate or unintentional consequences of human activities has to a great extent spoiled sensitive karst ecosystems. This has led, for example, to distortions of landscapes, to soil erosion, to increased solution processes & to input of contaminants into the underground systems. Contents: Introduction; The historical perspective; Introduction & overview of human impacts; Agricultural induced impacts; Industrial & urban produced impacts; Extractive industries impact; Karst water exploitation; Conservations of karst terranes & karst waters: The future.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 281-308) and indexes.
LCCN 2003544935
ISBN9054104635
ISBN9789054104636
ISBN9054104643 (pbk.)
ISBN9789054104643 (pbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks GB843 .K365 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold