For Karst we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Environment, Geography, Geologic, Physical Geography and Speleological.

Karst (Environment)

A geologic formation of irregular limestone deposits with sinks, underground streams, and caverns.

Karst (Geography)

An area possessing surface topography resulting from the underground solution of subsurface limestone or dolomite.

Karst (Geologic)

A distinctive landscape (topography) that can develop where the underlying bedrock, often limestone or marble, is partially dissoved by surface or ground water.

Karst (Physical Geography)

Landform type with limestone bedrock and dominated by geomorphic features created from solution chemical weathering.

Karst (Speleological)

Terrain with special landforms & drainage characteristics due to greater solubility of certain rocks in natural waters than is common. Name derived from a province in Slovenia, where this type of landform was first described. Several types described.
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