Karst: Formation - Phenomena - Utilization Karst is the umbrella term for regions where the presence of soluble rocks (salt, gypsum, limestone, dolomite), sufficient water, and underground drainage create specific landforms, processes, and ecological conditions through dissolution and weathering. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the rocks underlying karst landscapes: from their genesis and regional variations to the characteristic processes of karstification, the specific hydrological properties and issues of karst, such as underground drainage and the formation of caves and their deposits, as well as the utilization possibilities of karst water, the different forms and manifestations of karst in various climate zones, and the theories and models for their genesis.