Palaeokarst Limestone Ledge
Palaeokarst Limestone Ledge

A close up of the weathered limestone ledge with a pot holed surface.
An area that millions of years ago underwent erosion and was subsequently buried
under sediments but has been exposed by the effects of later erosion.
"Palaeokarst" is the term for a rock or area that has undergone the karst process
(the disolution of soluble rocks) and subsequently been buried under sediments.

Ref: 10512

Date: 27/07/2012

Location: SR 995 941

Palaeokarst Limestone Ledge

A close up of the weathered limestone ledge with a pot holed surface.
An area that millions of years ago underwent erosion and was subsequently buried
under sediments but has been exposed by the effects of later erosion.
"Palaeokarst" is the term for a rock or area that has undergone the karst process
(the disolution of soluble rocks) and subsequently been buried under sediments.

Ref: 10512

Date: 27/07/2012

Location: SR 995 941