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Genesis of a submarine sinkhole without subaerial exposure: Straits of Florida.

Authors :
Land, Lewis A.
Paull, Charles K.
Source :
Geology. Oct95, Vol. 23 Issue 10, p949. 3p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Explores the mechanisms underlying the formation of submarine sinkholes in the Straits of Florida. Karst as the topography resulting from the chemical dissolution of carbonate rocks; Conditions prerequisite to the formation of karst features.

Subjects

Subjects :
*SINKHOLES
*KARST

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00917613
Volume :
23
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Geology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9511203127
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1995)023<0949:GOASSW>2.3.CO;2