Caves And Karst Of The Upper Midwest Usa

Author : Greg A. Brick,E. Calvin Alexander Jr.
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030546335

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Caves and Karst of the Upper Midwest, USA by Greg A. Brick,E. Calvin Alexander Jr. Pdf

This book discusses the karst and pseudokarst of the Upper Midwest, USA, consisting of the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois—the first regional synthesis in 40 years. Starting with an overview of the regional geology of what is largely glaciated fluviokarst and paleokarst developed on Paleozoic carbonates, but including other lithologies such as the St. Peter Sandstone and the Ft. Dodge Gypsum, the caves, springs, sinkholes, and karst hydrogeology of each state are described. Special attention is devoted to the region’s longest caves: Coldwater Cave, Mystery Cave, and the Minnesota Cave Preserve caves. Application of tools such as data loggers and LiDAR, with new conceptual models such as hypogenic speleogenesis, has been transformative here. Special topics include lead and zinc mining in the Driftless Area, vertebrate and invertebrate cave fauna near the Laurentide ice limit, the impact and policies of nutrient and herbicide intensive modern agriculture on karst, and paleoclimate studies. The discovery, exploration, institutional history of caving organizations, and show caves of the Upper Midwest, from the year 1700 onwards, are brought up to date. The top 10 historical paradigms of cave and karst science in the Midwest are reviewed. Perspectives on paleontology, archeology, and Native American rock art are included.

Author : Roger C. Viadero, Jr.
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781003820925

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Aquatic Environmental Systems – an Interdisciplinary Approach for Scientists and Engineers by Roger C. Viadero, Jr. Pdf

Considering that environmental science draws students and practitioners with widely varied backgrounds, there is a need for materials that help readers to grow their knowledge of fundamental principles from chemistry, physics, and biology to understand, describe, and predict the ways in which constituents (sediment, nutrients, organic matter, etc.) interact and move in aquatic systems (rivers, lakes, groundwater, and the atmosphere). Aquatic Environmental Systems: An Interdisciplinary Approach for Scientists and Engineers focuses on developing a common vocabulary and a rigorous material balance-based approach to understanding these movements and interactions. It examines the key properties of water and the ways they impact the behavior of water in the environment, providing a focused enumeration of those aspects of water structure that have direct and profound impacts on aquatic environmental systems. Features: Provides open-ended exercises to allow students to tailor work to their personal local/regional interests Focuses on conveying understanding of the underlying principles and assumptions/limitations which are frequently underemphasized or overlooked entirely in other books Deemphasizes straight memorization while focusing on methods that can be applied to more broad-based problem solving Accommodates a wide range of mathematics skills and backgrounds

Author : Matthew Currell,Brian G. Katz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119818595

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Threats to Springs in a Changing World by Matthew Currell,Brian G. Katz Pdf

Documents the declining quality and quantity of springs around the world and efforts to preserve, protect, and restore them Anthropogenic causes, including climate change, have been degrading springs around the world. Changes in spring water quality and flow impact human health, cultural values, ecology, and livelihoods. Threats to Springs in a Changing World: Science and Policies for Protection presents a range of international studies illustrating the causes of spring degradation and strategies being used to safeguard springs both now and for the future. Volume highlights include: Examples of threatened springs in diverse hydrogeologic settings Innovative methods and tools for understanding the hydrogeology of spring systems Current policy and governance approaches for alleviating damage to springs Different approaches to management of springs A call for practitioners, policy makers, scientists, and the public to work together The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.

Author : Margaret V. Palmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Caves
ISBN : 1879961288

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Caves and Karst of the USA by Margaret V. Palmer Pdf

Author : John Gunn
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 1971 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781579583996

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Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science by John Gunn Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science examines cave and karst geoscience, cave archaeology and human use of caves, art in caves, hydrology and groundwater, cave and karst history, and conservation and management.

Author : Annette Summers Engel,Scott A. Engel
Publisher : Karst Waters Institute
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780978997649

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Select Field Guides to Cave and Karst Lands of the United States 2009 by Annette Summers Engel,Scott A. Engel Pdf

Author : Yongli Gao,E. Calvin Alexander Jr.
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-28
Category : Caves
ISBN : 9780813725161

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Caves and Karst Across Time by Yongli Gao,E. Calvin Alexander Jr. Pdf

"Knowledge and understanding of cave and karst systems have evolved dramatically since the creation of the Geological Society of America in 1888. This book, which came out of a session during GSA's 2013 Annual Meeting, highlights the changes in the study and application of cave and karst systems since GSA's origin, while looking ahead to future advancements"--

Author : Max P. Cooper,John E. Mylroie
Publisher : Springer
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319165349

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Glaciation and Speleogenesis by Max P. Cooper,John E. Mylroie Pdf

Focusing on glaciation and speleogenesis in the region of New York and New England, this book serves as an example of a karst region that has experienced large-scale continental glaciation. It reviews the literature on the controls of glaciation on karst development, exploring examples from the marbles of the Adirondacks, New England and eastern New York, the Ordovician strata of northern New York and the Siluro-Devonian strata of central New York. Each of these areas is examined in detail, demonstrating the evolution of thought on glaciated karst through case studies of individual caves as well as larger cave systems. Additionally, this book describes the geology and glaciation, the evolution of karst landscapes from pre-glacial times to the present and human interaction with the caves in the region.

Author : Jill Schneiderman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429965203

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The Earth Around Us by Jill Schneiderman Pdf

Soil contamination . . . public lands . . . surface and groundwater pollution . . . coastal erosion . . . global warming. Have we reached the limits of this planet's ability to provide for us? If so, what can we do about it?These vital questions are addressed in The Earth Around Us, a unique collection of thirty-one essays by a diverse array of today's foremost scientist-writers. Sharing an ability to communicate science in a clear and engaging fashion, the contributors explore Earth's history and processes--especially in relation to today's environmental issues--and show how we, as members of a global community, can help maintain a livable planet. The narratives in this collection are organized into seven parts that describe: Earth's time and history and the place of people on it Views of nature and the ethics behind our conduct on Earth Resources for the twenty-first century, such as public lands, healthy forests and soils, clean ground and surface waters, and fluctuating coastlines Ill-informed local manipulations of landscapes across the United States Innovative solutions to environmental problems that arise from knowledge of the interactions between living things and the Earth's air, water, and soil Natural and human-induced global scale perturbations to the earth system Our responsibility to people and all other organisms that live on Earth. Never before has such a widely experienced group of prominent earth scientists been brought together to help readers understand how earth's environment works. Driven by the belief that earth science is, and should be, an integral part of everyday life, The Earth Around Us empowers all of us to play a more educated and active part in the search for a sustainable future for our planet and its inhabitants.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Illinois
ISBN : UIUC:30112073590058

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Illinois' Sinkhole Plain, Classic Karst Terrain of the Midwestern United States by Anonim Pdf

Author : Doris Green,Greg Brick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 1595987460

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Minnesota Underground: A Guide to Caves & Karst, Mines & Tunnels (Second Edition) by Doris Green,Greg Brick Pdf

This new and completely updated edition by co-authors Doris Green and Greg Brick, PhD, invites readers to consider a different angle for their next Minnesota trip. It guides travelers to the state's publicly accessible caves, former mines, and other subterranean treasures. Whether you are a sport caver, hiker, photographer, teacher, historian, or vacationer, this guide offers unique travel destinations, suggests possible study projects, and points to both widely recognized and little known underground locations. Along the way you'll learn to see Minnesota in a different light--a light cast as often by a headlamp as by a northern sky. YOU'LL FIND: - 82 sites in 23 counties - 41 new site listings - 13 museums and educational centers featuring cave and mine replicas as well as geologic exhibits - 23 sidebars highlighting Minnesota's underground history and geology--not to mention odd but true subterranean tales - Directions, precautions, and amenities for all sites listed This guide offers ideas for travelers who want an unordinary travel experience. While some sites require sure-footedness and an ability to climb steep hillsides, others are accessible even for families with young children. If you're ready for a serious trek or an easier tour beneath the surface, Minnesota Underground can the lead the way.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2056 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Law
ISBN : MINN:31951D021040052

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Congressional Record Index by Anonim Pdf

Includes history of bills and resolutions.

Author : Gary D. Storrick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Caves
ISBN : PSU:000024612449

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The Caves and Karst Hydrology of Southern Pocahontas County and the Upper Spring Creek Valley by Gary D. Storrick Pdf

Author : Ali Yamaç,Eric Gilli,Ezgi Tok,Koray Törk
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030655013

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Caves and Karst of Turkey - Vol. 1 by Ali Yamaç,Eric Gilli,Ezgi Tok,Koray Törk Pdf

This book comprehensively reviews the historical background of speleology and cave research in the contexts of archeology and natural sciences. It also offers a summary of selected topics related to the karstic terrain of Turkey. Covering 40 % of the country's surface area, Turkey's karstic terrain accommodates thousands of caves. However, understanding the geology, geomorphology, hydrology, biology, and ecosystem dynamics of these caves is still limited. Despite numerous explorations and extensive fieldwork, this is the first comprehensive publication on the topic since 1984. The book presents the 45 most significant caves in Turkey, selected according to several criteria, including esthetical uniqueness. It covers caves of global archeological importance, such as Karain, Yarımburgaz and Üçagızlı, and some of the world's deepest caves, such as Peynirlikönü, Kuzgun, Morca, and Çukurpınar. The book includes a survey and a detailed description of the genesis, geology, geomorphology, and exploration history for each cave.

Author : George Veni
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015053022326

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Living with Karst by George Veni Pdf

"Nearly 25% of the world's population lives in karst areas -- landscapes that are characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage. Living with Karst, the 4th booklet in the AGI Environmental Awareness Series, vividly illustrates what karst is and why these resource-rich areas are important. The booklet also discusses karst-related environmental and engineering concerns, guidelines for living with karst, and sources of additional information."--Provided by publisher.