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Title Florida sinkholes : science and policy / Robert Brinkmann.
Author Brinkmann, Robert, 1961-
Publication Info. Gainesville : University Press of Florida, [2013]
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 Orlando Public Library (Downtown) - Fourth Floor  FLORIDA 551.447 BRI    Lib Use Only
 Orlando Public Library (Downtown) - Third Floor  551.447 BRI    Check Shelves
 Windermere  551.447 BRI    Check Shelves
Description x, 243 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Sinkholes in Florida: an introduction -- Sinkhole formation -- Geologic setting and urban sinkholes -- Sinkholes in the ridges and in North and South Florida -- Notable sinkholes -- Detection and mapping -- Sinkhole policy -- Evaluations and repairs -- Conclusions.
Summary Explains the formation of Florida's sinkholes and discusses Florida's sinkhole policies, mapping, and detection.
Subject Sinkholes -- Florida.
Subsidences (Earth movements) -- Florida.
Geology -- Florida.
Hydrology, Karst -- Florida.
ISBN 9780813044958 (alk. paper) : $49.95
0813044952 (alk. paper)