The Karst Systems of Florida, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2019 Understanding Karst in a Geologically Young Terrain Cave and Karst Systems of the World Series

This book discusses the geology, hydrogeology, and water quality/geochemistry of karst systems in geologically young terrain, using the state of Florida as an example. Also discussed are sinkhole-development models; sinkhole risk; eogenetic karst features developed in rocks as young as 125,000 years and as old as 65 million years; and karst landscapes of Florida, including regional geology and geomorphology with important examples of karst features, such as springs, sinkholes, caves, and other karst landforms. The eogenetic karst of Florida is largely covered and this book extensively discusses the interactions of karst processes with sand- and clay-rich cover materials.   

Dr. Sam B. Upchurch, P.G. has spent 50 years teaching and conducting research in karst geomorphology and geochemistry, for which he is internationally known. He is also an expert in the application of statistics to geological problems, design of sampling plans, and engineering geology. He is the author of over 200 articles and chapters in books, and has edited several published collections of papers. He is a Senior Fellow of the Geological Society of America (GSA) and has received numerous awards for his research and service to the geological community. He is a former Professor and Chairman of the Geology Department at the University of South Florida (USF) and, more recently, has served as a partner and principal in two international consulting firms (Environmental Resources Management and SDII Global Corporation [SDII]). Prior to joining the faculty at USF he taught at Michigan State University and served as a Research Physical Scientist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes Research Center in Detroit, MI. He was appointed to serve on Florida’s first Board of Professional Geologists and is licensed to practice in Florida and Tennessee.

Dr. Thomas M. Scott, P.G. has spent more than 40 years investigating the geology of Florida and the southeastern United States including lithostratigraphy and karst. Dr. Scott was formerly the Assistant State Geologist of Florida for geological investigations and is the acknowledged expert on Florida geology. He is an author of over 200 papers, including several of the most important monographs and books on Florida geology, stratigraphy, and springs. Dr. Scott is a Fellow of the GSA and has received many awards for his research and service to the professional community. After retiring from the Florida Geological Survey, he has served as a Senior Principal Geologist for SDII. Currently, Dr. Scott is a Professional Geologist III (part time) with the Florida Geological Survey investigating the lin

Synthesizes studies about Florida karst, in particular sinkholes and aquifer hydrogeology;

Explains processes and landscapes in relatively simple terms;

Presents details regarding formation, environmental and human challenges in one of the world’s most active karst systems.