Karst of Sicily

A Journey Inside and Outside the Island’s Mountains

Rosario Ruggieri

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English

Springer International Publishing AG
16 September 2023

Geological surface processes (geomorphology); Hydrology & the hydrosphere; Physical geography & topography

Series: Cave and Karst Systems of the World

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This book describes Sicily’s unique and varied karst features, discussing the notable geographical areas, their lithology and genesis and, in a number of cases, their value as geosites to be preserved for scientific or tourism purposes. The rich variety of Meso-Cenozoic outcropping rocks in Sicily make the island highly significant in terms of the geological history of the Mediterranean area.

The soluble rocks (limestones and gypsum), widely present on the island, play an important role in shaping and continuously altering the landscape, both in the reliefs with spectacular fluviokarst cayons and suggestive gorges, and below ground where there is a wide range of speleogenically and speleologically important caves.

By: Rosario Ruggieri
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2022 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 210mm,
Weight: 1.202kg
ISBN: 9783031074080
ISBN 10: 3031074084
Series: Cave and Karst Systems of the World
Pages: 474
Publication Date: 16 September 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active