Karst Hydrogeology and Human Activities: Impacts, Consequences and Implications

IAH International Contributions to Hydrogeology 20
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-138-47510-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 338 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 454 g

Reihe: IAH - International Contributions to Hydrogeology

One quarter of the world's population lives in karst terrains, yet karsts are highly vulnerable to stresses caused by human activity. This book surveys human impact on karst water, showing that the increasing pollution of the environment has, to a great extent, spoiled sensitive karst ecosystems. This text examines such consequences and offers proposals for future solutions and strategies. Part One provides an overview of the functioning of karsts and of human interaction with karst environments over several millennia. Part Two consists of a systematic examination of the major areas of human activity affecting karst waters, such as agriculture, industry, mining and water exploitation. Finally, Part Three views the effects on karst groundwater within a broader societal and legislative perspective and considers possible changes of methodology and approach.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Drew, David

Hötzl, Heinz

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Bauingenieurwesen
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Introduction 2The Historical Perspective 3 Introduction and Overview of Human Impacts Part 2. The Nature of Human Impacts on Karst Waters 4 Agriculturally Induced Impacts 5 Industrial and Urban Produced Impacts 6 Extractive Industries Impact 7 Karst Water Exploitation Part 3. Implications and Conclusions 8 Karst Water Exploitation 9 Conservation of Karst Terrains and Karst Waters: The Future

Über Autor(innen)

David Drew