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Definition of Karstic
1. karst [adj] - See also: karst
Lexicographical Neighbors of Karstic
Literary usage of Karstic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Permafrost: Second International Conference, July 13-28, 1973 : USSR by Frederick J. Sanger, Peter J. Hyde (1978)
"The hydrogeological massifs made up of karstic rock or highly jointed effusions and
... Thus, karstic manifestations of groundwater were observed in the ..."
2. Thirsty Cities: Urban Environments and Water Supply in Latin Americaby Danilo J. Anton by Danilo J. Anton (1993)
"Typical karstic aquifers (with fracture flow) are found in Havana South (Cuba),
... karstic aquifers are especially vulnerable to contamination. ..."
3. Fluid Flow Through Faults and Fractures in Argillaceous Formations by Nuclear Energy Agency (1998)
"This fault is a major accident connecting the upper and lower karstic aquifers.
... The Cernon fault is supposed to be connected to the karstic systems ..."
4. Puerto Rico by Kurt Pitzer, Tara Stevens (2001)
"Float the river through strange karstic canyons and emerge at the end of the day
feeling as though you've truly accomplished something. ..."
5. Environmental Performance Reviews by OECD Staff, Oecd, Centre for Co-operation with Non-members, SourceOECD (Online service) (2000)
"Deep and karstic waters over 30°C are considered thermal waters; ... For karstic
waters, a survey conducted in 1993 showed that nitrates exceeded the limit ..."
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