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Ε5207 - KARST GEOMORPHOLOGY-PRINCIPLES OF SPELAEOLOGY

 

Semester:

5th

Course Type:

Elective

Course Code:

Ε5207

eClass URL

Hours per Week

- Lecturing:

2

- Practical/Lab Exersices:

1

Total Hours of Fieldwork Exersice:

6

ERASMUS:

 

ECTS:

4

Teaching Units:

3

Prerequisites:

-

Expected Prior Knowlegde:

-


Course Content

This course specializes in the broader field of Geomorphology and more specifically in Karst Geomorphology within the framework of Speleology principles, which are intricately linked at a practical level. Karst Geomorphology explores the landforms associated with karstic processes and their significance in terrain formation. This course delves into the scientific and economic importance of karst geomorphs, with a particular emphasis on caves and karstic aquifers.

Introduction to the concept of karst, processes, surface forms, evolution stages; Karst processes, conditions, effects on the creation and formation of karst: lithology, stratigraphy, tectonics, eustatism, climate, paleogeography and human activities; Karst and climate zones. Global spread of karst; Karst landforms, surface and underground karst forms, correlation with stages of evolution; Principles of speleology, types of caves, speleogenesis, cave deposits, cave microclimate; Mapping methods, 3D visualization, new technologies and equipment in cave research; Cultural value of the caves. Management, protection and sustainable development (Geotourism,, legislation-studies, preliminary studies, monitoring conditions during operation).


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