5th International Symposium on Karst flyer
The DIKTAS Newsletter
Bolje sestre intake at Skadar Lake shoreline
DIKTAS people
DIKTAS Steering Committee
Dinaric Karst impressions 1
Dinaric Karst impressions 2
Aerial shot
Karst
The DIKTAS area
Information about the project area
Karst Landscapes
The term “karst” is applied to a specific geological landscape and morphology that develops wherever limestone formations, or other carbonatic rocks, constitute the bulk of the geological substratum of a region and outcrop over extensive areas. Due to their solubility, these rock formations develop high permeability along fractures and faults, with the formation of sinkholes, chasms, underground streams, and caves. “Karst” hydrogeology is hence characterized by very high fracture controlled heterogeneous permeability, almost total absence of surface drainage (which has been largely diverted into subterranean routes), high infiltration rates and rapid underground flows of groundwater.
Jan 02, 2013
The DIKTAS Transboundary Aquifer Areas of Interest
In the framework of the DIKTAS project, eight transboundary aquifers have been chosen for more detailed investigation.
Jan 02, 2013
GEF IW:LEARN