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Flood, levee, and erosion control glossary - K

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Karst

The type of geologic terrain underlain by carbonate rocks where significant solution of the rock has occurred due to the flowing groundwater. Karst topography is frequently characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage.

Photo of a Karst.

Kinetic Energy (Of Waves)

In a progressive oscillatory wave, a summation of the energy of motion of the particles within the wave.

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