U.S. Geological Survey Karst Interest Group Proceedings, Nashville, Tennessee, October 22-24, 2024
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Abstract
Karst hydrogeologic systems represent challenging and unique conditions to scientists studying groundwater flow and contaminant transport. Karst terrains are characterized by distinct and beautiful landscapes, caverns, and springs, and many of the exceptional karst areas are designated as national or state parks. The range and complexity of landforms and groundwater flow systems associated with karst terrains are enormous, perhaps more than any other aquifer type. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Karst Interest Group (KIG), formed in 2000, is a loosely knit, grassroots organization of USGS and non-USGS scientists and researchers devoted to fostering better communication among scientists working on, or interested in, karst aquifers. The primary mission of the KIG is to encourage and support interdisciplinary collaboration and technology transfer among scientists working in karst areas. To accomplish its mission, the KIG has organized a series of workshops. To date (2024), nine KIG workshops, including the workshop documented in this report, have been held. The abstracts and extended abstracts provide a snapshot in time of past and current karst related studies. The USGS Water Availability and Use Science Program funded the workshop and proceedings. The planning committee for the ninth workshop includes Thomas D. Byl (USGS and Tennessee State University), Allan K. Clark (USGS), Laura M. DeMott (USGS), Eve L. Kuniansky (USGS, Emeritus), Benjamin V. Miller (USGS), and Lawrence E. Spangler (USGS, Emeritus). The workshop proceedings are edited by Eve L. Kuniansky and Lawrence E. Spangler. The field trip guide was produced by Benjamin V. Miller and Brian Ham (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation) and included in the proceedings from the KIG’s 2021 virtual workshop to be used on the optional field trip held on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
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Kuniansky, E.L., and Spangler, L.E., eds., 2024, U.S. Geological Survey Karst Interest Group proceedings, Nashville, Tennessee, October 22-24, 2024: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2024-1067, 109 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20241067.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
Table of Contents
- Introduction.
- Acknowledgments
- References for Introduction and Acknowledgments
- Agenda
- Abstracts—General Karst Information or Resources
- Abstracts—Karst Framework, Water Supply, and Microbiology Abstracts—Karst Geomorphology and Springs
- Abstracts—Geophysics
- Abstracts—Cave Climate and Planetary Caves
- Abstracts—Tracers
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | U.S. Geological Survey Karst Interest Group proceedings, Nashville, Tennessee, October 22-24, 2024 |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2024-1067 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20241067 |
| Year Published | 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Office of the Associate Director for Water |
| Description | iv, 109 p. |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |