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Appropriate terminology for karst-like phenomena: the problem with 'pseudokarst'
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posted on 2023-05-17, 18:29 authored by Eberhard, R, Christopher SharplesChristopher SharplesThe practice of referring to certain morphologically karst-like phenomena as ‘pseudokarst’ is problematic, because it ignores basic principles of sound classification, logical naming conventions and accepted geomorphic classifications and terminology. These problems have compounded the difficulty in establishing an accepted classification of ‘pseudokarst’ types. The practice embodies a karst-centric perspective which should be avoided in favour of using conventional geomorphic terminology for non-karstic features. We illustrate this by providing existing conventional terms for many ‘pseudokarst’ types reported in the literature.
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Publication title
International Journal of SpeleologyVolume
42Pagination
109-113ISSN
0392-6672Department/School
School of Geography, Planning and Spatial SciencesPublisher
Societa Speleologica ItalianaPlace of publication
ItalyRights statement
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