Extent and spatial distribution of karst in Slovenia

IF 1.3 4区地球科学 Q3 GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL

Acta Geographica Slovenica-Geografski Zbornik Pub Date : 2023-10-20 DOI:10.3986/ags.11679

Petra Gostinčar, Uroš Stepišnik

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Abstract

This study investigates the spatial distribution of karst in Slovenia using advanced GIS technologies and accurate lithology, hydrology, and digital relief data. Previous approaches led to an incomplete understanding of karst distribution, as they focused on carbonate lithologies and surface features. Our integrated two-step identification method, involving GIS layer overlays and manual review of lithology data, resulted in a comprehensive digital spatial database. We found that karst covers 49.7% of Slovenia's total area, with a diverse range of associated lithologies. This research has important implications for managing and protecting karst aquifers, forest planning, agricultural subsidies, and glacial geomorphology studies, and enables further processing and enhancement by the karst research community.

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斯洛文尼亚喀斯特的范围和空间分布

本研究利用先进的GIS技术和精确的岩性、水文和数字地形数据，研究了斯洛文尼亚喀斯特的空间分布。以前的方法主要关注碳酸盐岩岩性和表面特征，导致对岩溶分布的理解不完整。我们的综合两步识别方法，包括GIS层叠加和人工审查岩性数据，形成了一个全面的数字空间数据库。我们发现，喀斯特覆盖了斯洛文尼亚总面积的49.7%，并具有多种相关岩性。该研究对喀斯特含水层的管理与保护、森林规划、农业补贴和冰川地貌研究具有重要意义，并为喀斯特研究领域的进一步加工和完善提供了依据。

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来源期刊

Acta Geographica Slovenica-Geografski Zbornik 地学-地质学

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

35.30%

发文量

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Acta geographica Slovenica publishes original research papers from all fields of geography and related disciplines, and provides a forum for discussing new aspects of theory, methods, issues, and research findings, especially in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. The review accepts original research papers and review papers. Papers presenting new developments and innovative methods in geography are welcome. Submissions should address current research gaps and explore state-of-the-art issues. Research based on case studies should have the added value of transnational comparison and should be integrated into established or new theoretical and conceptual frameworks. The target readership is researchers, policymakers, students, and others who are studying or applying geography at various levels. Submissions are accepted in English or Slovenian.