Spatial Analysis in Karst Geomorphology: An Example from Krk Island, Croatia

Download or read book Spatial Analysis in Karst Geomorphology: An Example from Krk Island, Croatia written by Ela Šegina and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents (i) a comprehensive methodological approach in analyzing karst surface features using contemporary GIS tools of high resolution applied on a large study area and extensive dataset, (ii) a revision and evaluation of the existing concepts valid in the modern karst geomorphology, (iii) a detailed elaboration of overlooked and yet undefined karst surface features, and (iv) an innovation in the discussion on origin and evolution of karst surface features. The book contains the first example of such comprehensive application of the modern technologies in spatial analysis in the field of karst geomorphology, and it offers several new methodological and theoretical perspectives and presents numerous starting points for further research. It contributes both to the understanding of the local karst evolution and to the knowledge of karst surface features globally.