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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. geology
  3. geomorphology
  4. landforms
  5. karsts

Preferred term

karsts

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Terrain composed of limestone or other carbonate rocks that has been significantly shaped by dissolution, creating caverns or sinkholes.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • karst soils

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/48289

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