Topic summary
Karstology
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Karst.
Karst studies
The study of the various aspects of karst regions is called karst studies, karst science, or karstology. This includes biological, chemical, ecological, geomorphological, hydrogeological, hydrological, political, socio-economical, and other processes over a variety of spatial and temporal scales in karst regions, with the purpose of understanding karst aquifers and ecosystems, and the development of the surface and underground structure, so that the environment can be protected and human activities planned effectively. Prominent karst researchers include Jovan Cvijić and William Morris Davis.