Term : karst

Definition : A topography characterized by caves, sinkholes, disappearing streams, and underground drainage. Karst forms when groundwater dissolves pockets of limestone, dolomite, or gypsum in bedrock

Eramosa Karst Videos
courtesy: Hamilton Conservation Authority
Take a video tour of the karst features. Marcus Buck, Hamilton karst expert and co-author of the report that helped turn the karst property into a provincial Area of Natural and Scientific Interest, leads us on a video exploration of the karst geological features that will be interpreted when the property is developed into Hamilton’s newest conservation area. (Video production courtesy of Van Valkenburg Communications).
**Karst Introduction** - (501 KB)
What is a karst? - (883 KB)
What is an ANSI? - (555 KB)
Why should the karst area be preserved? - (622 KB)
What is a sinkhole? - (919 KB)
Nexxus Cave - (1,024 KB)
Key features of the karst area - (735 KB)
Pottruff and Nexxus Caves - (752 KB)
Other features of the karst area - (1,078 KB)

More Photos and Video
http://friendsoferamosakarst.org/photo_gallery.htm