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In this book we have presented only one view of karst systems by discussing the physics and chemistry of dissolution of limestone and its consequences for the development of karst. One important outcome of this procedure is the recognition of important external and internal parameters, which determine karst processes. Internal parameters are, for example, the dimensions of karst channels or fissures, their connectivity, and hydraulic gradients which determine the type of flow, i.e. laminar or turbulent. As has been shown in Chapter 7, the type of flow is of utmost influence to the dissolution rates of limestone and thus to the further development of the karst system.
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Dreybrodt, W. (1988). Conclusion and Future Perspective. In: Processes in Karst Systems. Springer Series in Physical Environment, vol 4. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-83352-6_11
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