Florida Sinkholes

Author : Robert Brinkmann
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813047775

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Florida Sinkholes by Robert Brinkmann Pdf

Below the live oaks, palm trees, cypress swamps, and springs, water is slowly wearing away the limestone bedrock of Florida. The erosion is often unseen, and over time it can result in shocking cave-ins like the destructive spectacle of the 1981 Winter Park sinkhole. Florida Sinkholes--the first comprehensive book on the subject--is an easy-to-follow guide to understanding how sinkholes form and what to do about Florida's sometimes pockmarked landscape. City planners, construction managers, developers, and homeowners alike will find this book invaluable because of the heavy impact and increasing frequency of sinkhole formation in the state. Amateur geologists will be fascinated by the subtle forces of nature that can make solid rock disappear. Tackling the problem of sinkholes in useful detail, this book packs an abundance of sound scientific fact into frank, readable language. Learn about the captivating workings of karst, a term for the swiss cheese-like formations of soluble rock that underlie the peninsula. Discover current state-of-the-art approaches to mapping sinkholes and subsurface voids. Review such practical concerns as structural damage, repairs, insurance problems, and management of karst lands. Examine case studies of several notable sinkholes and sinkhole events. Even before you've finished reading, you may find yourself itching to get out and visit these intriguing marvels of Florida geology for yourself.

Author : Barry F. Beck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Sinkholes
ISBN : UFL:31262042046887

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Sinkholes in Florida by Barry F. Beck Pdf

Author : Robin C. Brown
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781561647552

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Florida's Fossils by Robin C. Brown Pdf

For 50 million years Florida was home to hordes of strange and wonderful animals. Their remains accumulated in rivers, springs, and oceans. Today fossilized bones and teeth wash up along streams, banks, and beaches and lie in limerock quarries. This guide teaches how and where to hunt fossils—with maps, means of identification, and the history of these fossil treasures. Complete, accurate, and fully illustrated, including an outstanding identification section.

Author : Hollee Temple
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Florida
ISBN : 9781561643530

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The Florida Quiz Book by Hollee Temple Pdf

Do you know: How many acres of Florida's remaining natural areas have become infested with non-native plant species? Where is Estero Bay? What is the penalty for violating federal manatee protection laws? What river disappears underground in O'Leno State Park and re-emerges above ground in River Rise State Park? Learn this and more in this fun-filled guide to the little-known facts of Florida.

Author : Sam Upchurch,Thomas M. Scott,MICHAEL ALFIERI,Beth Fratesi,Thomas L. Dobecki
Publisher : Springer
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319696355

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The Karst Systems of Florida by Sam Upchurch,Thomas M. Scott,MICHAEL ALFIERI,Beth Fratesi,Thomas L. Dobecki Pdf

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.

Author : Sandra Friend
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Sinkholes
ISBN : 9781561642588

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Sinkholes by Sandra Friend Pdf

Text and photographs explore sinkholes, a natural phenomenon caused by the interaction between rock and water.

Author : Dr. James S. Griffiths
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1862390843

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Land Surface Evaluation for Engineering Practice by Dr. James S. Griffiths Pdf

This volume presents a collection of papers on techniques and case studies in land surface evaluation for engineering practice written by specialist practitioners in the field. The volume arose out of deliberations by the Second Working Party on Land Surface Evaluation set up by the engineering group of the Geological Society in January 1997 and chaired by Dr J.S. Griffiths. The book provides examples of cost-effective methods for collecting land surface and near surface data prior to carrying further detailed ground investigations of engineering sites.

Author : Craig Pittman
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781466882171

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Oh, Florida! by Craig Pittman Pdf

A New York Times Bestseller Oh, Florida! That name. That combination of sounds. Three simple syllables, and yet packing so many mixed messages. To some people, it’s a paradise. To others, it’s a punch line. As Oh, Florida! shows, it’s both of these and, more important, it’s a Petri dish, producing trends that end up influencing the rest of the country. Without Florida there would be no NASCAR, no Bettie Page pinups, no Glenn Beck radio rants, no USA Today, no “Stand Your Ground,” . . . you get the idea. To outsiders, Florida seems baffling. It’s a state where the voters went for Barack Obama twice, yet elected a Tea Party candidate as governor. Florida is touted as a carefree paradise, yet it’s also known for its perils-alligators, sinkholes, pythons, hurricanes, and sharks, to name a few. It attracts 90 million visitors a year, some drawn by its impressive natural beauty, others bewitched by its manmade fantasies. Oh, Florida! explores those contradictions and shows how they fit together to make this the most interesting state. It is the first book to explore the reasons why Florida is so wild and weird-and why that’s okay. Florida couldn’t be Florida without that sense of the unpredictable, unexpected, and unusual lurking behind every palm tree. But there is far more to Florida than its sideshow freakiness. Oh, Florida! explains how Florida secretly, subtly influences all the other states in the Union, both for good and for ill.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030095145

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FGT (Florida Gas Transmission Company) Phase III Expansion Project [FL,MS,AL,LA] by Anonim Pdf

Author : Judy Cutchins,Ginny Johnston
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1561641952

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Ice Age Giants of the South by Judy Cutchins,Ginny Johnston Pdf

Chronicles recent archaeological discoveries of fossils in the Southern States.

Author : Mario Parise,John Gunn
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1862392242

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Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards in Karst Areas by Mario Parise,John Gunn Pdf

The book presents an overview of the main hazards affecting karst, including collapse and subsidence phenomena, hydrological hazards and human-induced geohazards. Consideration is also given to the problems of geohazard management in karst. The geological and hydrological properties of karst terrains make them among the most fragile in the world and pose serious problems for land managers. Sustainable development in these terrains requires efforts to limit geohazards of anthropogenic origin and to recognize and mitigate against those of natural origin. Aimed at providing the reader with worldwide case studies, the contributions cover a range of geological and morphological settings. Geographically, the fourteen papers discuss very different karst areas, from North America, the Caribbean and Asia to several karst areas in Europe, including the British Isles, Spain, France and Italy.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780756693411

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DK Eyewitness Florida by Anonim Pdf

Now available in PDF format. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florida will lead you straight to the best attractions Florida has to offer, and provides the insider travel tips you need, whether you are making the most of the nightlife or discovering historic towns. Fully illustrated, it covers all the major cities and sights, from Miami Beach and the Florida Keys, to the Everglades, the Gulf Coast, and more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florida explores the culture, history, architecture, wildlife, beaches, and scenic walks. You'll find 3-D illustrated cutaways and floor plans of all the must-see sights, as well as street maps and reliable information for getting around the state. Plus, this guidebook is packed with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife in each area for all budgets. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florida truly shows you this state as no one else can.

Author : Tony Waltham,Fred G. Bell,Martin G. Culshaw
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540269533

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Sinkholes and Subsidence by Tony Waltham,Fred G. Bell,Martin G. Culshaw Pdf

"Sinkholes and Subsidence" provides a twenty-first century account of how the various subsidence features in carbonate and evaporite rocks cause problems in development and construction in our living environment. The authors explain the processes by which different types of sinkholes develop and mature in karst terrains. They consider the various methods used in site investigations, both direct and indirect, to locate the features associated with these hazards and risks, highlighting the value of hazard mapping. Various ground improvement techniques and the special types of foundation structures which deal with these problems are covered in the second half of the text. This book is supplemented with a wealth of actual case studies and solutions, written by invited experts.

Author : Nanci Adler
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781683343202

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Florida’s Coast-to-Coast Trail Guide by Nanci Adler Pdf

Florida's Coast-to-Coast Trail Guide is a guidebook designed specifically for the 250-mile dedicated bicycle/pedestrian trail that provides an uninterrupted cross-Florida trail from Titusville to St. Petersburg. The trail (over 80% complete and to be completed by 2025) already attracts not only local cyclists and walkers, but also out-of-state cycling enthusiasts. This book provides readers with a broad background of the communities through which they will travel. Although maps are included, this is not a detailed "how-to" guide, nor does it provide extensive lodging, camping or restaurant information; much of that information changes frequently and can be easily obtained via online searches. Instead, this book focuses on interesting cultural and natural aspects of the route. By highlighting the local flavor of small towns, the beauty of natural Florida, as well as local historical events, this book will introduce readers to the uniqueness of Florida. Distinctive features covered in the book include the Greek heritage of Tarpon Springs, Winter Garden's thriving downtown based on its citrus and bass-fishing past, Titusville's role in space exploration, and St. Petersburg’s lively waterfront and flourishing art scene. Also covered is the natural world of beautiful freshwater springs, moss-shrouded oak trees, and migratory birds found in protected areas along the trail such as Gemini Springs Park, Brooker Creek Preserve and the Green Swamp. In addition, readers will be introduced to important historical Florida figures such as civil rights leaders Harry T. and Harriett V. Moore and Russian entrepreneur and railway builder Peter Demens.

Author : Albert S. Fu
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781978820326

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Risky Cities by Albert S. Fu Pdf

Over half the world’s population lives in urban regions, and increasingly disasters are of great concern to city dwellers, policymakers, and builders. However, disaster risk is also of great interest to corporations, financiers, and investors. Risky Cities is a critical examination of global urban development, capitalism, and its relationship with environmental hazards. It is about how cities live and profit from the threat of sinkholes, garbage, and fire. Risky Cities is not simply about post-catastrophe profiteering. This book focuses on the way in which disaster capitalism has figured out ways to commodify environmental bads and manage risks. Notably, capitalist city-building results in the physical transformation of nature. This necessitates risk management strategies –such as insurance, environmental assessments, and technocratic mitigation plans. As such capitalists redistribute risk relying on short-term fixes to disaster risk rather than address long-term vulnerabilities.