noun
- plural of karst; landscapes characterized by underground drainage systems with caves and sinkholes formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks
Usage: geological
Examples
- The region contains several karsts with extensive cave networks.
- Geologists study karsts to understand groundwater flow patterns.
- These karsts formed over millions of years through chemical weathering.
- The karsts in this area are known for their spectacular underground rivers.
- Sinkholes are common features found in karsts around the world.
- Scientists mapped the karsts to assess water resource availability.