Language: English
Published on: 1991-01
Hardcover
This is the first book written in English that gives an overall discussion on karst of China. It summarizes the characteristics, the geological, climatic and hydrological background , the major types, the caves, and the most important resources and environmental problems of the karst in China.
Chapter 1: Introduction;
Chapter 2: Basic Features and Background for Development of Karst in China ;
Chapter 3: Major Karst Types in China;
Chapter 4: Caves in China ;
Chapter 5: Karst Environmental Problems in China;
Chapter 6: Karst Water Resources in China ;
Chapter 7: Mineral and Oil - Gas Resources in Karst Regions of China;
Chapter 8: Karst Scenery Resources;
Chapter 9: Conclusions