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Welcome to the GSA Karst Division

The Karst Division (KD) was formally approved by GSA Council in December 2015. In the U.S., rocks with the potential to be karstic occur in every one of the 50 states, and approximately 18% of their area is underlain by soluble rocks either having karst or the potential for its development (Weary and Doctor 2014). Portions of major cities and innumerable smaller cities are underlain by karst (e.g., St. Louis, MO; Nashville, TN; Birmingham, AL; Austin, TX; Louisville, KY). According to Veni and colleagues (2001), karst terrane underlies approximately 25% of the global land surface. Ford and Williams (1989) estimated that “25% of the global population is supplied largely or entirely by karst waters” and approximately 1.5 billion people live in karstic terrain."

GSA, with its multidisciplinary geosciences scope and large, international membership, is helping to bring prominence to karst science and to provide a scientific focal point for karst researchers across the disciplines.

Announcements

  • Session Recommendations for NENC – Find the Best Fit for Your Division!

    Dear Karst Members,

    Below is a list of sessions at the upcoming Joint Northeastern and North-Central Section Meeting that may be of particular interest to you as a member of the Karst Division.

    Location: Erie, Pennsylvania

    Dates: 27–30 March

    For additional sessions and full meeting details, explore the Meeting Program.

    Sessions of Interest:

    • T17. Groundwater Mapping and Monitoring

    • T15. Fluvial Geomorphology of Post-glacial Rivers.

    We encourage you to check out these sessions and engage with fellow experts in your field.

    Thank You!

  • Responding to Recent Challenges: Connects Proposal Deadline Extension

    We're thrilled by the incredible proposals we’ve received so far for GSA Connects 2025. Thank you to everyone who has already submitted! 
    We know that it has been a challenging week for many of us in the geoscience community and want to offer a deadline extension to anyone who needs extra time. Our annual meeting wouldn't be the same without your field trip, technical session, or short course.
    To provide extra flexibility, we’ve extended the proposal deadline to 7 February 2025.

    Lead a Field Trip: Propose an exciting field trip that takes participants to spectacular regional locations, ranging from half-day adventures to five-day explorations. 

    Chair a Technical Session: Help craft a meeting program that inspires innovative thinking by submitting a proposal for a Pardee Keynote Symposium or a Topical Session.

    Teach a Short Course: Share your expertise by designing and leading a short course, whether it’s a half-day online session or a two-day in-person deep dive.

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