The Karst Systems of Florida

This book discusses the geology, hydrogeology, and water quality/geochemistry of karst systems in geologically young terrain, using the state of Florida as an example. Also discussed are sinkhole-development models; sinkhole risk; eogenetic karst features developed in rocks as young as 125,000 years and as old as 65 million years; and karst landscapes of Florida, including regional geology and geomorphology with important examples of karst features, such as springs, sinkholes, caves, and other karst landforms. The eogenetic karst of Florida is largely covered and this book extensively discusses the interactions of karst processes with sand- and clay-rich cover materials.

1. Eogenetic Karst in Florida2. Geological Materials: An Overview3. Geologic Framework of Florida4. Hydrogeology of Florida5. Hydrogeochemistry of Florida6. Controls on Karst Landforms in Florida7. Caves and Sinkholes in Florida8. Epigene and Hypogene Kars