On Denudation Rates in Karst

Authors

  • Franci Gabrovšek Karst Research Institute ZRC SAZU, Postojna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3986/ac.v36i1.203

Abstract

Paper presents a simple mathematical model, which enables study of denudation rates in karst. A vertical flow of water which is uniformly infiltrated at the surface is assumed. Denudation rate is calculated from the time needed to remove certain thickness of rock. This is done concretely on a limestone block dissected by a vertical array of fractures. It is shown that denudation rate increases with the thickness of removed layer and approaches an upper limit which is defined by the maximum denudation equations, which are based on assumption that all dissolution potential is projected into a surface lowering

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Published

2007-12-01

How to Cite

Gabrovšek, F. (2007). On Denudation Rates in Karst. Acta Carsologica, 36(1). https://doi.org/10.3986/ac.v36i1.203

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Original papers