Groundwater dissolves limestone rock and form what?

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Groundwater dissolves limestone rock and form what?

2007-11-13 11:52:14 · 2 answers · asked by Duong P 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Karst topography.

AKA Caves (generally)

**** sinkholes, enlarged fissures, and disappearing streams as a result of limestone dissolution all fall under the category of karst topography.

2007-11-13 12:00:15 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

I agree to some extent with Geomatic's answer.
Not always karst topography is formed, it depends on climate, rainfall, overlying, underlying rocks etc.
Solution action on limestone forms:
(1) sink holes and its variants
(2) Caves
(3) Enlarged Fissures and joints
(4) Disappearance of stream or rivulet etc
thnks

2007-11-13 12:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by mandira_nk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋