Pseudokarst ? scientific problems, research and protection
Symposium is being organized by the UIS Commission on Pseudokarst.
Main themes
1. What is pseudokarst? ? new and old definitions, classifications 2. Genesis and development of pseudokarst forms as an element of local or regional geomorphological evolution 3. Scientific importance of pseudokarst forms: geology, geomorphology, biodiversity 4. Pseudokarst caves and their speleothems 5. Pseudokarst and Karst in quarzitic sandstones and quarzites 6. Modern methods of caving and caves management ? databases and national lists of caves, activity of caving clubs Other topics to the field of Pseudokarst may also be presented. Registration, Contact, Questions Preliminary registration form should be returned by e-mail or normal post to the Organizing Committee before 31.12.2009 E-mail address: hartmut.simmert@t-online.de Address: Hartmut Simmert, Hohe Str. 48 http://www.hoehlenforschung-dresden.de/symposium