The introductory chapter of this book underlines the importance of high mo- tain karren formation, in addition to charting the history of karren research at high altitude, and describes the major characteristics of high mountain karstification.
From the reviews: "The volume is a summary of observations during 15 years of field trips to the European Alps and results and interpretation of the data collected. ... Explanations are clear and well-written. The numerous illustrations and colored plates add greater understanding of the topics discussed. ... an excellent guide for professionals, researchers, graduate students and university professors. ... serve as a future reference for studies in this type of karst. It also provides very detailed information and many research method examples which are easy to follow."--- (Natascha Wahlberg Macias, Carbonates and Evaporites, Vol. 25, July, 2010)
Innehållsförteckning
Research Sites and Methods.- Age and Characteristics of High Mountain Karren Formation.- Karren Features.- Karren Assemblages.- Local Karren Belts.- Coalescing of Karren Forms.