Dachstein karst

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Dachstein karst is an extensive high-alpine limestone karst landscape in the Dachstein Mountains of Austria, characterized by dramatic peaks, caves, and glacially shaped terrain.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf high-alpine karst
karst landscape
limestone karst
climate alpine climate
contains Dachstein cave systems NERFINISHED
fossil caves
ice caves
karst plateaus above tree line
large cave chambers
vertical shafts
country Austria
elevationClass high-alpine
formedBy chemical dissolution of limestone
glacial erosion
periglacial processes
geologicalSetting Mesozoic carbonate platform
limestone
hasFeature dramatic peaks
glacially shaped terrain
karst springs
subterranean drainage
underground streams
hasLandform U-shaped valleys
caves
dolines
glacial cirques
karren
karst plateau
poljes
sinkholes
steep limestone cliffs
hydrology predominantly underground drainage
scarce surface streams
knownFor classic alpine karst morphology
extensive cave systems
spectacular alpine scenery
locatedIn Dachstein Mountains NERFINISHED
Northern Limestone Alps NERFINISHED
mountainRange Dachstein Mountains NERFINISHED
partOf Northern Calcareous Alps NERFINISHED
region Salzburg NERFINISHED
Styria NERFINISHED
Upper Austria NERFINISHED
rockType dolomite
limestone
usedFor hiking
mountaineering
scientific research
speleology
tourism

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