Living on Karst - http://members.aol.com/caveconser/ccvup.htm A reference guide for landowners in limestone regions, produced by West Virginia Cave Conservancy. Deals with sinkholes, water pollution concerns, "if you have a cave on your property," and related topics.
Sinkholes in Pennsylvania - http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/topogeo/hazards/es11.pdf Educational booklet by William E. Kochanov, issued by the Pennsylvania Geological Survey, explains sinkhole formation in carbonate bedrock terrain and problems that can result from human activities in areas of karst topography.
Environmental Problems in Karst Lands - http://www.prenhall.com/divisions/esm/app/nebel/html/updates/update13.html Brief review of the engineering and environmental concerns of occupying karst terrain, including mitigation measures.
Karst: The Stealthy Hazard - http://www.geotimes.org/may01/feature2.html Illustrated article (in Geotimes) discusses flooding, sinkhole collapse, infrastructure damage, and other impacts from development on karst lands in Kentucky.
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