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Geospatial Information System for Karst: Morpho-Geological Study in Kinta Valley, Perak, Malaysia.

Ros Fatihah Muhammad, and Alkouri, Omar, (2009) Geospatial Information System for Karst: Morpho-Geological Study in Kinta Valley, Perak, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Science . pp. 329-338. ISSN 13943065

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University of Malaya. Faculty of Science

Abstract

The Kinta Valley karst has gone through lengthy process of natural and human-induced degradation. The topography and lithology in this area has made it possible for accelerated limestone dissolution and the marble has been quarried for many years. The geospatial study to observe the changes on the karst for over 23 years has been carried out. A database of sinkhole distribution was created and the changes of limestone topography were analyzed as well as the other relatively important features. The intensification of natural denudation rate and human activities has given huge impact on the karst. It can be observed by spatial temporal data model that also has facilitated the delineation of the changes in the topography.

Item Type:Journal
Additional Information:This research is being funded by University of Malaya Research University Grant entitled Geospatial Information System for Karst Features: Morphogeological study in Kinta Valley, Perak, Malaysia and MOSTI grant entitled Reconstruction of Paleoclimate in Malaysia and its surrounding from Late Pleistocene to present: Speleothem, karst landscape and cave waters from the peninsula: 04-01-03-4008. Thanks to various agencies in providing the data needed for the project.
Keywords:GIS, karst, Kinta Valley, Malaysia, Geology
Subjects:Q Science, Computer Science
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation
ID Code:9725

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