noun
- a type of landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, characterized by underground drainage systems with sinkholes and caves
Usage: geological
Examples
- The karst landscape of Kentucky is famous for its extensive cave systems.
- Sinkholes are a common feature in karst terrain.
- The region’s karst topography makes it vulnerable to groundwater contamination.
- Mammoth Cave is located in a karst area of south-central Kentucky.
- Engineers must consider karst geology when planning construction projects.
- The limestone karst creates unique underground rivers and caverns.