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In this chapter we present two exemplary karst areas in the Franconian South German Scarplands. One area is influenced by limestone karst, while the other is affected by gypsum karst. Geological prerequisites, particularly the soluble layers, play a crucial role. Karst phenomena impact landscape evolution across different spatial and temporal scales. The formation of dry valleys is linked to the periglacial past, where permafrost and loess sedimentation led to asymmetrical valley transects. In Lower Franconia, karstification processes affect the Main River stream network and lead to urban sinkhole problems. Additionally, gypsum karst-induced landforms in the Windsheimer Bucht region in Middle Franconia reveal early human influence on the landscape.

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Karst Within the South German Scarplands: Limestone and Gypsum Landforms of Franconia

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    2025年

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  • Simon Meyer-Heintze,
  • Barbara Sponholz,
  • Birgit Terhorst

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In this chapter we present two exemplary karst areas in the Franconian South German Scarplands. One area is influenced by limestone karst, while the other is affected by gypsum karst. Geological prerequisites, particularly the soluble layers, play a crucial role. Karst phenomena impact landscape evolution across different spatial and temporal scales. The formation of dry valleys is linked to the periglacial past, where permafrost and loess sedimentation led to asymmetrical valley transects. In Lower Franconia, karstification processes affect the Main River stream network and lead to urban sinkhole problems. Additionally, gypsum karst-induced landforms in the Windsheimer Bucht region in Middle Franconia reveal early human influence on the landscape.