presentation for western heritage museum, september 1, 2011
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Ann DowdyAdvancement Director
National Cave and Karst Research InstituteCarlsbad, New Mexico USA
IT’S ALL IN THE NAME
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WHAT’S A K-A-R-S-T?
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• Karst is a landscape.
• Karst landscapes drain efficiently through sinkholes and caves.
• Karst landscapes are often beautiful and scenic areas.
• Groundwater contamination and sinkhole collapse are two common issues in karst.
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What in the world is this?
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A CAVE?
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Home Sweet Home
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www.nckri.org
IT’S ALL IN THE NAME
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National Cave and Karst Research Institute400-1 Cascades Avenue
Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220-6215 USA575-887-5518
info@nckri.org www.nckri.org
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